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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In addition, the cafe is capable of attracting a separate clientele that might not know about the botanical garden or simply want to enjoy lunch while taking in the natural beauty of the landscape. Ed Semmler, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 The group of volunteers, known as the Swan Ball Initiative (SBI), said the botanical garden was overreaching into the planning and finances of their event. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024 That scene was shot at a botanical garden in Palermo, Sicily. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024 Designed for communal luxury living, the island features three beaches, botanical gardens, multiple swimming pools, and several bars. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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