Japanese garden
noun
a type of formal ornamental Japanese garden with plants like bamboo, mondo grasses, pine, and small pools of water containing koi, connected with bridges, paths, and pavilions
Examples
The tradition of the Japanese garden was historically passed down from sensei to apprentice.
Word Origin
1863
Usage Note
also Japanese gardening , (n.)
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