No. 5,066 in Dutch
hortus
"Hortus" in Dutch means "garden" or "botanical garden."
In a sentence
Ik bezocht de hortus om de prachtige planten te zien.
I visited the botanical garden to see the beautiful plants.
In this sentence, 'hortus' refers to a public botanical garden used for the cultivation, study, and enjoyment of plants.
De hortus van de universiteit wordt gebruikt voor onderzoek en educatie.
The university's botanical garden is used for research and education.
Here, 'hortus' specifically denotes a botanical garden affiliated with an educational or research institution, emphasizing its scholarly purpose.
Mijn grootvader werkt in de hortus als tuinier.
My grandfather works in the botanical garden as a gardener.
In this context, 'hortus' is mentioned as a workplace where botanical and horticultural activities take place, highlighting its role in professional gardening.
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