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hortus siccus

Pronunciation: /ˌhɔːtəs ˈsɪkəs/

Definition of hortus siccus

noun (plural horti sicci /ˌhɔːtʌɪ ˈsɪkʌɪ, -tiː, -kiː/)

  • an arranged collection of dried plants; a herbarium.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'dry garden'

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