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Definition of botanical

botanical

/bəˈtænɪkəl/
bo · tan · i · cal
Adverb:botanically
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Plural:botanicals
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1

Relating to plants or the scientific study of plants (botany).

Example

"The university maintains a large collection of rare botanical specimens in its greenhouse."

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• noun

1

A substance, extract, or preparation obtained from a plant and used especially in medicines, cosmetics, or flavorings (such as in gin).

Example

"This artisanal gin is distilled with a blend of juniper berries and local botanicals."

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bostryx
bot
botanic
botanical
botanically
botanist
botany

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Modern Latin 'botanicus', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'botanikos' (of herbs), from 'botane' meaning 'pasture, grass, or fodder'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Botanical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/botanical
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