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Meaning of herbarium
A collection of preserved plant specimens, especially one that is systematically arranged for study and reference.
Etymology of herbarium
The word "herbarium" comes from the Latin "herbārium", meaning "a collection of herbs" or "a garden", which is derived from "herba", meaning "grass" or "plant".
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to a collection of dried plant specimens, and has since been expanded to include other types of plant collections.
Synonyms
botanical garden
greenhouse
nursery
conservatory
garden
arboretum
flora
vegetation
plant collection
botanical museum
hortus siccus
plant repository
seed bank
gene bank
living collection
plant archive
specimen collection
botanical repository
florilegium
horus
plant library
botanical archive
seed library
plant conservatory
horticultural garden
botanical preserve.
Definitions
- A collection of dried plant specimens, mounted on sheets and arranged in a systematic order for study and reference.
- A place where such a collection is housed, often including facilities for research and education.
- A collection of preserved plant specimens, including seeds, fruits, and other plant materials.
Usage Examples
- The university's herbarium is one of the largest in the country, with over a million plant specimens.
- The herbarium is a valuable resource for researchers studying the diversity of plant species in the region.
- The museum's herbarium collection includes specimens from all over the world, carefully preserved and labeled for study.
Antonyms
desert
wasteland
barren land
empty space
vacant lot
unused area
unoccupied territory
cleared land
deforested area
treeless plain
grassless field
flowerless garden
plantless zone
lifeless region
sterile area
uninhabited land
unpopulated area
deserted island
isolated spot.