potted

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There were all sorts of things--potted, canned, dried, and preserved, to make, with good bread and butter, a nice evening meal for an unexpected guest; a most welcome present in a family where hospitality never failed, and yet the larder was often scantily provided.

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  1. adjective Placed in a pot.
  2. adjective Grown in a pot: many potted plants in the study.
  3. adjective Preserved in a pot, can, or jar.
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  • The pavement's not potted, the curve is easily seen from a distance, and it's not a spot that pools water.
  • Of course, Joe Biden can't just stand there like a potted plant. —  Obsidian Wings
  • Gravel even chided MSNBC's, Brian Williams stating, "I feel like a potted plant up here," To be honest, not enough questions were posed to this candidate, but to the other well known candidates.
  • Please note: Pre-potted Amaryllis are shipped with a layer of decorative Spanish moss on top of each pot. —  Netvouz - new bookmarks
  • It really is a beaut and was re-potted and pruned to give good form this spring. —  Latest Isle of Wight News
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potted:   pot ·  pots ·  potting
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