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Houseplant

//ˈhaʊsˌplænt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.

    "Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk."

  2. 2
    any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes wordnet
  3. 3
    A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.

    ""I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen."

Etymology

From house + plant.

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