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botanic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /bəˈtæn.ɪk/
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Etymology

From the Medieval Latin botanicus, perhaps via the French botanique, from the Ancient Greek βοτανικός (botanikós), from βοτάνη (botánē, “herb, pasture”).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to botany.

Forms

Deriveds

geobotanic · palaeobotanic · ethnobotanic · botanic garden

Synonyms

botanical

botanic en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /bəˈtæn.ɪk/
• (US) audio

Etymology

From the Medieval Latin botanicus, perhaps via the French botanique, from the Ancient Greek βοτανικός (botanikós), from βοτάνη (botánē, “herb, pasture”).

Meanings

1. Any substance of botanical origin.
   • the use of botanics in cosmetic products

Forms