Verboticism: Inplanticide
DEFINITION: v., To put an unwanted houseplant, especially a seasonal or gift plant like a Poinsettia or Easter Lily, outdoors in hopes that it will die. n., An unwanted houseplant which has been left to nature.
Inplanticide
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: in-PLAN-tih-syed
Sentence: The the rare variety of African violet that Alex had given his girlfriend was the victim of ruthless inplanticide.
Etymology: indoor + plant + infanticide (indicates helplessness)
Points: 743