Horticultural: meaning, definitions and examples

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horticultural

 

[ ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to gardening

Relating to the cultivation of gardens, orchards, and nurseries; connected with the science or art of raising plants.

Synonyms

agricultural, floricultural, gardening

Examples of usage

  • Horticultural societies often hold workshops on plant care.
  • The horticultural show featured a variety of exotic flowers and plants.
  • She studied horticultural techniques to improve the yield of her garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "horticultural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hortícola

🇮🇳 उद्यान

🇩🇪 gartenbaulich

🇮🇩 hortikultura

🇺🇦 садівницький

🇵🇱 ogrodniczy

🇯🇵 園芸の (engei no)

🇫🇷 horticole

🇪🇸 hortícola

🇹🇷 bahçıvanlık

🇰🇷 원예의 (wonye-ui)

🇸🇦 بستنة

🇨🇿 zahradnický

🇸🇰 záhradnícky

🇨🇳 园艺的 (yuányì de)

🇸🇮 vrtnarski

🇮🇸 garðyrkju

🇰🇿 бау-бақша

🇬🇪 მებაღეობა

🇦🇿 bağçılıq

🇲🇽 hortícola

Etymology

The term 'horticultural' originated in the early 19th century, formed from the Latin word 'hortus' meaning garden and the English word 'culture'. It was first used in the context of describing the science or practice of gardening and plant cultivation. Over the years, horticultural techniques have evolved, leading to advancements in the field of agriculture and plant breeding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,417, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.