Meaning of the word herbarium in English
What does herbarium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
herbarium
US /ɜː˞ˈber.i.əm/
UK /hɜːˈbeə.ri.əm/
Noun
1.
a collection of preserved plant specimens, typically dried and mounted on sheets, with associated data, used for scientific study
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The botanist spent hours organizing the new specimens in the university's herbarium.
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Each sheet in the herbarium contains a dried plant, its scientific name, and the location where it was collected.
2.
a building or room where a herbarium is housed
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The new wing of the museum will include a state-of-the-art herbarium.
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Researchers often visit the national herbarium to consult rare plant specimens.