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Rarehouse plant
The correct spelling is house plant.
How to pronounce house plant
noun
Say it like: How-se -pla-nt
The correct spelling is house plant. A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes. For example: "Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk."
Usage Examples
“Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.”
“"I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
- 2.A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.
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