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Definition of "horticulture" []

  • The science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. (noun)
  • The cultivation of a garden. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "horticulture" in a sentence
  • "Its director of horticulture is Gary Outenreath, former leader at Galveston's famous Moody Gardens."
  • "Are there any expats involved in horticulture-related businesses, i.e. landscape design, nurseries, flower shops etc."
  • "Challenged to use the word horticulture in a sentence, Parker, a literary figure known for her "instant wit and cruel humour," once quipped:"