noun, A sheltered place, especially a greenhouse, used for the cultivation of orange trees and exotic plants in cool climates.
Once found in especially stately homes, for cultivating citrus trees and other ornamental trees in a cool climate where they would not otherwise grow; usually had large, tall windows along its southern exposure; now often used for social and exhibition purposes.
2 comments:
wow, you really do have to be prepared for anything.
you could literally walk around with a suitcase some days!
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