Orangery (Noun)
Meaning
A place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The local aristocrat's orangery was renowned for its exotic citrus varieties, a true marvel amidst the chilly British landscape.
- In the 18th century, wealthy Europeans would often construct elaborate orangeries to protect their precious orange trees from frost.
- The south-facing glass walls of the orangery allowed for an unusual microclimate where orange blossoms bloomed long before spring's official arrival.
- As a child, she spent hours exploring the manicured paths and trellises within her family's centuries-old Italian orangery.
- Built in 1700, the elegant stone orangery stood as a testament to the property's long history of luxury and refinement.