Associations to the word «Bonsai»

BONSAI, noun. (countable) A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.

BONSAI, noun. (uncountable) The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.

BONSAI, verb. (transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.

BONSAI, interjection. Misspelling of banzai.

BONSAI ARMY, noun. A sovereign state's army or military force that is small and could be considered merely "for decoration". A bonsai army is not large enough to fundamentally protect a country.

BONSAI ARMY, noun. A tiny, largely ornamental (military) structure bereft of the capability to effectively carry out its constitutional missions.

BONSAI ARMY, noun. A military that covers the entire spectrum of capabilities but has virtually no external military clout.

BONSAI, noun. A dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot.