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bonsai

/ˈbɑnsaɪ/

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What does bonsai mean?

noun

  1. A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
  2. The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.

verb

  1. To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.
More meanings (1)

interjection

  1. Misspelling of banzai.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈbɑnsaɪ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈbɑnzaɪ/
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