Botanic

/bəˈtæn.ɪk/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance of botanical origin.

    "the use of botanics in cosmetic products"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to botany. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to plants or botany wordnet

Synonyms

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botanicalbotanical classificationbotanical gardenbotanical organismbotany termbulbous

Example

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"With an area of seventy-five hectares, our botanic garden encompasses about four thousand plant species."

Etymology

From the Medieval Latin botanicus, perhaps via the French botanique, from the Ancient Greek βοτανικός (botanikós), from βοτάνη (botánē, “herb, pasture”).

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