Blumenständer

plant stand

noun BLOO-men-shten-der Rare

Also means

flower stand

Usage Note

Blumenständer is a freestanding rack or pedestal used to display potted plants indoors or on a balcony. It can be a single column (Säulenständer) or a tiered multi-shelf unit (Blumenetagère).

Examples

"Der schmiedeeiserne Blumenständer passt gut in die Ecke des Wohnzimmers."

Natural Translation

The wrought-iron plant stand fits well in the corner of the living room.

Literal Translation

The wrought-iron plant stand fits well into the corner of the living room.

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