botanical garden

noun

variants or less commonly botanic garden
: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants

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Villa guests also have full access to the thermal pools and botanical gardens. Ann Abel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 According to government officials, Therme Dubai will also boast the world's largest indoor botanical garden, supporting over 200 plant species from around the globe. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025 When Greg Dyment took over as director of the Fullerton Arboretum in 1997, the 26-acre botanical gardens on the northeast corner of Cal State Fullerton were badly in need of development. Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 11 Feb. 2025 But Florida also has botanical gardens, historic hotels, nature preserves, incredible architecture, and so much more. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for botanical garden

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First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of botanical garden was in 1673

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“Botanical garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botanical%20garden. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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