serre

Definitions of serre
  1. noun
    a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
    synonyms: serre chaude
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    serre chaude
    a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
    type of:
    bâtiment, construction, édifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
  2. noun
    a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun
    synonyms: solarium, véranda
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    type of:
    pièce, salle
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
  3. noun
    any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
    synonyms: clip, pince
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    types:
    pince
    a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws
    type of:
    agrafe, attache, fermeture
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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