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‖ bonsai|ˈbɒnsaɪ, ˈbəʊnsaɪ| [Jap.] A Japanese potted plant or small tree, intentionally dwarfed; the method of cultivating such a plant. Also attrib.
1950N. Kobayashi (title) Bonsai—miniature potted trees. 1960Koestler Lotus & Robot ii. vii. 191 The cultivation of bon-sai, that is, trees planted in pots..and made to grow into genuine dwarfs. 1960Times 4 Jan. 13/4 Sales of bonsai plants. 1963Times 6 Feb. 12/3 Bonsai is now attracting many admirers in Britain. |