This is the 5066th most frequent Dutch word.
hortus
"Hortus" in Dutch means "garden" or "botanical garden."
In this sentence, 'hortus' refers to a public botanical garden used for the cultivation, study, and enjoyment of plants.
Ik bezocht de hortus om de prachtige planten te zien.
I visited the botanical garden to see the beautiful plants.
Here, 'hortus' specifically denotes a botanical garden affiliated with an educational or research institution, emphasizing its scholarly purpose.
De hortus van de universiteit wordt gebruikt voor onderzoek en educatie.
The university's botanical garden is used for research and education.
In this context, 'hortus' is mentioned as a workplace where botanical and horticultural activities take place, highlighting its role in professional gardening.