- 1. n. A bed of earth heated by fermenting manure or other substances, and covered with glass, intended for raising early plants, or for nourishing exotics. Source: opted
- 2. n. A place which favors rapid growth or development; as, a hotbed of sedition. Source: opted
- 3. n. a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad) Source: wordnet
- 4. n. a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Gardening) A bed of earth heated by fermenting manure or other substances, and covered with glass, intended for raising early plants, or for nourishing exotics. 2. A place which favors rapid growth or development; as, a hotbed of sedition. Source: webster
- 6. A bed of earth heated by fermenting manure or other substances,and covered with glass, intended for raising early plants, or fornourishing exotics. Source: adambom
- 7. n:100 n. a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad) n. a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants Source: ecdict
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