zero-day — adj. 1. Relating to a computer security vulnerability that is exploited before the vulnerability is known to security experts. 2. Relating to information obtained or discovered before it is publicly available. Also: zero day, 0day. Example… … New words
perennial shower — (puh.REN.ee.ul show.ur) n. A bridal shower where the guests bring perennial plants as gifts. Example Citation: Perennial showers are all the rage in the soon to marry crowd these days, and good landscape architects and designers are turning down… … New words
pomp and carn shop — n. A low end flower store that sells mostly pompons and carnations. Example Citation: Valentine s Day is tight around the corner, and florists everywhere are getting ready. Bring in the bushels of roses, the reams of red ribbon and some… … New words
Plants and Gardening — 100 foot diet agrimation assisted migration biopiracy cereologist conscientious neglect crazy tobacco … New words
shovel prune — (SHUV.ul proon) v. To dig up a garden plant and discard it. Also: shovel prune. Example Citation: Hill and McBride adore roses each count about 25 bushes in their yards. But Hill emphasizes they are not fanatics. If they need to be shovel pruned… … New words
shrub rustling — n. The theft of shrubs, flowers, trees, and other flora. Example Citation: Shrub Rustling (Made Legal); Air Layering is Honest Way to Steal Woody Plants. Headline, The Richmond Times Dispatch, May 2, 1998 Earliest Citation: But at night, the… … New words