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Definition of horticulture

horticulture

/ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/
hor · ti · cul · ture
Adverb:horticulturally
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Adjective:horticultural
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horticulture Lexical Profile

horticulture Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The art, science, or practice of garden cultivation and management, encompassing the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.

Example

"She earned a degree in horticulture and now manages the botanical conservatory's rare orchid collection."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While agriculture typically involves large-scale cultivation of field crops and the raising of livestock, horticulture focuses on intensive garden management of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

• Nearby Words

horsy
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horticulturalist
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hosanna
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from Latin 'hortus' (meaning 'garden') and 'cultura' (meaning 'cultivation' or 'tilling'), modeled directly after the word 'agriculture'.

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