orangery

Meanings

• noun

  A glass-roofed building for growing citrus trees, especially in colder countries.

  - "The orangery at Chatsworth House is famous for its collection of citrus trees."
  - "During winter, the orangery provides a protected environment for the orange trees."

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Variants

List of all variants of orangery that leads to same result
orangerie , orangeries , orangery

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Etymology

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Orangerie is derived from the French word oranger, meaning orange tree.

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Trivia

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1. Orangeries were also used as galleries to display art, especially during the winter months when the gardens were not in bloom.

2. The largest orangery in the world is the Orangerie du Château de Versailles in France, which covers an area of over 12,000 square meters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Greenhouse: An orangery is similar to a greenhouse in that it is a structure used for growing plants, but an orangery specifically refers to a glass-roofed building for growing citrus trees.

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Culture

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Orangeries were popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among the wealthy and aristocratic classes. They were often used as status symbols and were a sign of wealth and sophistication. Orangeries were also used as social spaces, where guests could enjoy the beauty of the orange trees and the surrounding gardens.

How to Memorize "orangery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, glass-roofed building filled with orange trees. Visualize the sun shining through the glass, illuminating the vibrant orange fruits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orangery' with 'orange' and 'tree'. Remember that it is a building where orange trees are grown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'O Trees' to remember that an orangery is 'A Building For Growing Orange Trees'.

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