houseplant

houseplant
a) 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.

b) 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.


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  • houseplant — noun Date: 1871 a plant grown or kept indoors …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • houseplant — see house plant …   English dictionary

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