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greenhouse

The correct spelling is greenhouse.

How to pronounce greenhouse

/ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/

Say it like: Gree-nho-wse

The correct spelling is greenhouse. A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.
  2. 2.The glass of a plane's cockpit.
  3. 3.A structure that shields the operating table to protect against bacteria.
  4. 4.A hot state in global climate.

verb

  1. 1.To place (plants) in a greenhouse.
  2. 2.To nurture in order to promote growth.

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