Cloche

usgb/kləʊʃ/
noun

A protective cover, usually made of glass, placed over plants to protect them from the cold.

In the garden, delicate flowers were carefully placed under cloches to protect them from the freezing weather.
Visual representation of "cloche" - A protective cover, usually made of glass, placed over plants to protect them from the cold.

Often appears as...

  • glass cloche
  • garden cloche
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Gardening Context

Used when discussing gardening, to talk about protecting plants.

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To extend the growing season, we used a cloche for the vegetable seedlings.
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Material Relevance

Cloches can be made of various materials, but glass is most traditional.

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He preferred a plastic cloche for its durability and lighter weight.
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Seasonal Use

Especially relevant in colder months to shield plants from frost.

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As autumn arrived, the gardener set up cloches in her herb garden.
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