Definition of garden

The word "garden" originates from the Old English phrase "geard", which referred to a yard or enclosure. In the 14th century, the term "gardyn" emerged, which essentially meant a plot of land cultivated for pleasure or ornamentation. The word "garden" itself has its roots in the Old French term "jardin", which was derived from the Latin "hortus", meaning "courtyard or garden". Latin "hortus" was also influenced by the Greek word "khoros", meaning "enclosure" or "court", which referred to a courtyard or a plot of land set apart for cultivation. Over time, the word "garden" evolved to encompass not only a physical plot but also the collective term for the plants, flowers, trees, and other features that grow within it.