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Definition of olericulture
olericulture
/ˌoʊ.lɚ.ɪˈkʌl.tʃɚ/
o · ler · i · cul · ture
Adjective:olericultural
olericulture Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'olus' (genitive 'oleris'), meaning 'vegetables' or 'cabbage', combined with 'culture' (from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olericulture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olericulture