Meaning of greenhouse in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/

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  1. Noun

    greenhouse

    Definitions

    1. a building with glass walls and roof

    Examples

    • « for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions »

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    greenhouse

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect

    Examples

    • « greehouse gases »

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