🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Planta horticultural

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈplɐ̃tɐ ɔʁtʃikuˈtaɾ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Horticultural Plant/ˌhɔː.tɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl plænt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As plantas horticulturais são cultivadas em estufas."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A plant that is cultivated for food, ornamental purposes, or for use in landscaping.

    "The nursery specializes in a variety of horticultural plants, including roses and vegetables."
  2. 2

    Plants that are grown in gardens or greenhouses for decorative or functional purposes.

    "Horticultural plants can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any outdoor space."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'horticultural' derives from the Latin 'hortus', meaning 'garden', combined with 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation'. The concept evolved in the 16th century to encompass the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

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