Definition of botanical
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Origin and Etymology of botanical
French botanique, from Greek botanikos of herbs, from botanē pasture, herb, from boskein to feed, graze; probably akin to Lithuanian guotas flock
First Known Use: 1627
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Definition of botanical
: a plant part or extract used especially in skin and hair care products; also : a medicinal preparation derived from a plant
1836
First Known Use of botanical
1836
BOTANICAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to plants or the study of plants
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: made from or taken from plants
BOTANICAL Defined for Kids
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: of or relating to the study of plants
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Medical Definition of botanical
: a medicinal preparation derived from a plant : herbal remedy The popular botanical ginkgo biloba does not improve memory, nor does it prevent cognitive decline in older people, according to the largest and longest scientific study conducted on the supplement.—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2009
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