| 单词 | dung bed |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdung bed dung bed n. Horticulture (now chiefly historical) a bed of soil which is heated by the fermentation of a layer of animal dung beneath it, and is used for raising or forcing plants; cf. hotbed n. 1a. ΚΠ 1614 G. Markham 2nd Bk. Eng. Husbandman i. v. 29 Prouide a Mat, Canuasse, or other couering, which being placed vpon stakes ouer the dung bed. 1769 A. Taylor Treat. Ananas or Pine-apple 12 Thus the Vapours, which arise from the Fermentation of the Dung-Bed &c, will be dissipated more freely. 1845 Florist's Jrnl. 6 47 The preference of a small [hot] house over a dung-bed. 1908 Gardeners' Chron. 13 June 380/2 On the Continent, in parts where the winters are..severe.., it is a common practice in gardens to grow varieties of white..in frames heated by dung beds. 2009 M. Campbell-Culver in J. Evelyn Direct. for Gardiner 223 The heat from a well-made dung bed extended the growing season, earlier sowing and germination could be achieved, and young or tender plants were sheltered from frosts. < as lemmas |
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