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permaculture
(perma|cul¦ture)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpəːməkʌltʃə/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient:
his forest garden is one of Britain’s best models of permaculture
Origin:
1970s
: blend of
permanent
and
agriculture
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