Bonsai Definition

bŏn-sī, bŏnsī, -zī
noun
The art of dwarfing and shaping trees and shrubs in shallow pots by pruning, controlled fertilization, etc.
Webster's New World
Such a tree or shrub.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Bonsai

Noun

Singular:
bonsai
Plural:
bonsais

Origin of Bonsai

  • Japanese potted plant bon basin (from Early Middle Chinese bən) (also the source of Mandarin pén) sai to plant (from Middle Chinese tsəj) (also the source of Mandarin zāi)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Japanese 盆栽 (ぼんさい bonsai), from Middle Chinese 盆 (bwon "bowl") + 栽 (tsoj "to plant") (compare Mandarin pénzāi 盆栽).

    From Wiktionary

Bonsai Sentence Examples

  • Place large bonsai trees near the front of the pagoda, and bring in magnolia trees to flank the pagoda if your budget allows.

  • The bonsai money tree plant is one of the best sizes for feng shui application and reflects the Chinese tradition of miniaturization that was once a status symbol for the upper elite society.

  • Note, however, that only two colors are available with this style, a retro orange/red brown combination and a bonsai blue/margarita green finish.

  • A true bantam is naturally small, not just a bonsai version of a large chicken.

  • They may even be used to create very unusual bonsai.

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