Plantwise

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a plant (non-animal organism). not-comparable

    "According to him, the top hat should be thought of as the pot from which Man grew from the head upwards, bifurcating plantwise at the hips."

  2. 2
    In terms of plants (industrial sites). not-comparable

    "Another example would be a similar report, plantwise, listing departments rather than individuals."

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"According to him, the top hat should be thought of as the pot from which Man grew from the head upwards, bifurcating plantwise at the hips."

Etymology

From plant + -wise.

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