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bonsai

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑnsaɪ/

The English word “bonsai” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
  2. The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.

verb

  1. To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.

Etymology

From Japanese 盆栽 (bonsai), from Middle Chinese 盆 (MC bwon, “bowl”) + 栽 (MC tsoj|dzojH, “to plant”).

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