bonsai
Meanings
noun
- A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
- The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.
verb
- To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.
intj
- Misspelling of banzai.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Japanese 盆栽 (bonsai), from Middle Chinese 盆 (MC bwon, “bowl”) + 栽 (MC tsoj|dzojH, “to plant”).
Derived words
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