Botanical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəˈtænɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Botanical is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.
More Meanings
- (nonstandard) Of or pertaining to plants; vegetable in the broad sense.
- (cosmetics, cooking, medicine) Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source.
Example Sentences
a botanical system
a botanical textbook
But where vodka stays neutral, gin is infused with botanicals — a witch’s pantry of roots, berries, herbs, dried fruits and spices — dominated by the piney, breezy aroma of juniper berries.
Word Forms
- botanicals
Synonyms for botanical
Depending on context, synonyms include botanic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include botanic, plant, botany, vegetation, vegetal, biological.
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