gardening
|gar-den-ing|
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/ˈɡɑrdnɪŋ/
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/ˈɡɑːdnɪŋ/
(garden)
cultivated area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gardening' originates from the Old English word 'geard', which meant 'enclosure' or 'yard'.
Historical Evolution
'geard' transformed into the Middle English word 'gardin', and eventually became the modern English word 'garden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an enclosed space', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cultivating plants'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or practice of cultivating and managing a garden.
She spends her weekends gardening in her backyard.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41