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glasshouse

A greenhouse, especially one for commercial use.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

A greenhouse, especially one for commercial use.

Origin: From , glashous, glashows; equivalent to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

A building where glass or glassware is manufactured.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, _, military, _, slang)  A military prison.

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