Etymology

physic garden

Today it means: A botanical garden where plants are grown for medicinal purposes. Full definition →

First used 17th c.French jardin médicinal
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  1. French · derived fromjardin médicinal
  2. English todayphysic garden

From physic + garden, after French jardin médicinal.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A botanical garden where plants are grown for medicinal purposes.

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