horticulture — the art or practice of garden cultivation and management
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art or practice of garden cultivation and management
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's expertise in horticulture made her backyard look like a botanical paradise.
- After failing at horticulture, he realized that even cacti were too high-maintenance for him.
- The university offers a comprehensive program in horticulture for future landscape designers.
horticulture
NOUN[/ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/]
the art or practice of garden cultivation and management
She studies horticulture by tending roses and herbs in her backyard greenhouse.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining hortus (garden) and cultura (cultivation, culture). The Romans viewed the tending of gardens as a refined cultural practice, reflecting their sophisticated approach to agriculture and landscape management.
Breakdown
hortus (garden) + cultura (cultivation, tending) = the art and science of cultivating gardens.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's expertise in horticulture made her backyard look like a botanical paradise.”
“After failing at horticulture, he realized that even cacti were too high-maintenance for him.”
“The university offers a comprehensive program in horticulture for future landscape designers.”
“His passion for horticulture began when he accidentally grew a tomato plant in his coffee mug.”
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