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botanical garden

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noun

botanical gardens plural
  1. a garden for the exhibition and scientific study of collected, growing plants, usually in association with greenhouses, herbariums, laboratories, etc.


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Origin of botanical garden

First recorded in 1775–85

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In the afternoon, I take a 15-minute cab ride to Batumi’s botanical garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

A visit to the Atwater Village Farmers Market and a leisurely stroll at a botanical garden are on the agenda for the ‘Nobody Wants This’ actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

Plan a nice brunch, either at home or at a restaurant, followed by an afternoon at a botanical garden or a park.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

The monumental common beech tree grows in an old park in the University of Wroclaw's botanical garden.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

They’ve got a small fountain for birds and enough flowers to give a botanical garden a run for its money.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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