hortus conclusus
Latin noun phrase
hor·tus con·clu·sus
ˈhȯr-təs-kȯn-ˈklü-səs
: enclosed garden
—used especially for depictions of the Virgin Mary in an enclosed garden symbolizing her virginity
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“Hortus conclusus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hortus%20conclusus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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