bonsai

/ˈbɑnzaɪ/

UK: /ˈbɒnsaɪ/

bonsai

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Definition

A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.

Etymology

From Japanese 盆栽 (bonsai), from Middle Chinese 盆 (MC bwon, “bowl”) + 栽 (MC tsoj|dzojH, “to plant”).