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green⋅er⋅y

[gree-nuh-ree]
–noun, plural -er⋅ies for 2.
1. green foliage or vegetation; verdure.
2. a place where green plants are grown or kept.

Origin:
1790–1800; green + -ery
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green·er·y   (grē'nə-rē)   
n.   pl. green·er·ies
    1. Green foliage; verdure.

    2. Such foliage used for decoration.

  1. A place where plants are grown.

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