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hortus siccus

Syllabification: (hor·tus sic·cus)
Pronunciation: /ˈhôrtəs ˈsikəs/

Definition of hortus siccus

noun (plural horti sicci /ˈhôrtī ˈsikī, ˈsikē/)

  • an arranged collection of dried plants; a herbarium.

Origin:

late 17th century: Latin, literally 'dry garden'

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