Plant: meaning, definitions and examples

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plant

[ plænt ]

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in gardening

A living organism that grows in soil, has roots, stems, and leaves, and is typically green. Plants use photosynthesis to produce their own food.

Synonyms

flora, greenery, vegetation

Examples of usage

The plant needs sunlight to grow properly.
She enjoys taking care of her indoor plants.

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in manufacturing

To place (seeds, bulbs, or plants) in the ground so that they can grow.

Synonyms

seed, sow, transplant

Examples of usage

They are planning to plant some flowers in the garden.
The farmers plant crops every spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "plant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 planta

🇮🇳 पौधा

🇩🇪 Pflanze

🇮🇩 tanaman

🇺🇦 рослина

🇵🇱 roślina

🇯🇵 植物 (しょくぶつ)

🇫🇷 plante

🇪🇸 planta

🇹🇷 bitki

🇰🇷 식물 (식물)

🇸🇦 نبات

🇨🇿 rostlina

🇸🇰 rastlina

🇨🇳 植物 (zhíwù)

🇸🇮 rastlina

🇮🇸 planta

🇰🇿 өсімдік

🇬🇪 მცენარე

🇦🇿 bitki

🇲🇽 planta

Word origin

The word 'plant' originated from the Latin word 'planta' meaning a shoot or a cutting. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the entire organism growing in soil. Plants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by producing oxygen through photosynthesis and serving as a food source for many living organisms.