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Definition of olericulture

olericulture

/ˌoʊ.lɚ.ɪˈkʌl.tʃɚ/
o · ler · i · cul · ture
Adjective:olericultural
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olericulture Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing, and marketing of vegetables.

Example

"Students in the agricultural sciences program took a specialized course in olericulture to learn advanced techniques for commercial vegetable farming."

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• Rhymes for olericulture

• Nearby Words

oleander
olearia
olenyok
olericulture
olfactorily
olifants
oligopolist

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'olus' (genitive 'oleris'), meaning 'vegetables' or 'cabbage', combined with 'culture' (from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olericulture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olericulture
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