Bonsai

/bɑnˈsaɪ/ noun

A Japanese art form where trees are intentionally kept small and shaped through careful pruning and wiring, creating miniature versions of full-grown trees.

From Japanese 'bon' (tray) + 'sai' (planting). The compound literally means 'tree in a pot,' and the practice developed from ancient Chinese techniques adopted and refined in Japan.

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