- coleuses
- n. type of plant
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
coleuses
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coleus — /koh lee euhs/, n., pl. coleuses. any of several tropical Asian or African plants belonging to the genus Coleus, of the mint family, certain species of which are cultivated for their showy, colored foliage and blue flowers. [1865 70; < NL < Gk… … Universalium
greenhouse — /green hows /, n., pl. greenhouses / how ziz/. a building, room, or area, usually chiefly of glass, in which the temperature is maintained within a desired range, used for cultivating tender plants or growing plants out of season. [1655 65; GREEN … Universalium
houseplant — /hows plant , plahnt /, n. an ornamental plant that is grown indoors or adapts well to indoor culture. [1870 75; HOUSE + PLANT] * * * Plant adapted for growing indoors, commonly a member of a species that flourishes naturally only in warm… … Universalium
