Home-grown

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Having been grown in one's home garden, etc., rather than in a larger agricultural production.
"Our neighbours brought us some beautiful home-grown tomatoes."
2
Having been produced locally.
"We not only have to cultivate our home-grown talent better, but we also need to stimulate the flow of talent into our country."

Synonyms

aboriginal autochthonous endemic indigenous natal native

Example

"Home-grown vegetables taste better than store-bought."

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