Horticulture: meaning, definitions and examples

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horticulture

 

[ ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of gardening

Horticulture is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. It involves plant cultivation, propagation, breeding, and the production of crops.

Synonyms

agriculture, cultivation, gardening

Examples of usage

  • Horticulture includes activities such as planting, pruning, and watering.
  • The horticulture industry plays a vital role in providing fresh produce to the market.
  • Many people enjoy horticulture as a hobby, cultivating their own gardens.
  • In horticulture, knowledge of plant biology and soil management is essential.
  • Botanical gardens often showcase a wide variety of horticultural specimens.

Translations

Translations of the word "horticulture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horticultura

🇮🇳 उद्यानिकी

🇩🇪 Gartenbau

🇮🇩 hortikultura

🇺🇦 садівництво

🇵🇱 ogrodnictwo

🇯🇵 園芸学 (engeigaku)

🇫🇷 horticulture

🇪🇸 horticultura

🇹🇷 bahçecilik

🇰🇷 원예학 (wonyehak)

🇸🇦 البستنة

🇨🇿 zahradnictví

🇸🇰 záhradníctvo

🇨🇳 园艺 (yuányì)

🇸🇮 vrtnarstvo

🇮🇸 garðyrkja

🇰🇿 бау-бақша шаруашылығы

🇬🇪 მებაღეობა

🇦🇿 bağçılıq

🇲🇽 horticultura

Etymology

The term 'horticulture' originated from the Latin words 'hortus' meaning garden and 'cultura' meaning cultivation. It has been a practice dating back to ancient civilizations where people cultivated plants for food, medicine, and beauty. Over time, horticulture has evolved into a scientific discipline encompassing various aspects of plant cultivation and management.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,286, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.