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In keeping with this botanical theme, John Wedgewood, son of Joshua, was duly appointed to the Royal Horticultural Society of London.
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In the case of kratom, a botanical from Southeast Asia, FDA officials determine whether the products are a food or an unapproved drug depending on the way they are labeled.
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They are sweetened with stevia, a noncaloric botanical sweetener.
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There are two naturally occurring botanical varieties of bald cypress: the pond cypress (Taxodium distichum var.
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And like Zhang, Cao makes botanical paintings — eloquent renderings of red lotus blossoms on long, arching stems.
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Our Homes & Gardens columnists The Pecks show how to make your own dyes using botanical things like beets, cabbage and coffee.
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Gardeners should label their plants with the common and botanical names.
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The beans absorb the botanical essence of the gin, bringing out its bright citrus notes with a sweet caramel finish.
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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
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First Known Use: 1627
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of botanical
plural botanicals
: a substance obtained or derived from a plant: such as
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: a plant part or extract used especially in skin and hair care products
- Certain botanicals are naturals for bringing out the best in the color and condition of the hair.
- —Elle
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: a medicinal preparation derived from a plant
- 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
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: plant material used as a flavoring agent (as in gin)
—usually plural
- The makeup of gin is basically neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper and other botanicals, and reduced to no less than 80 proof with water.
- —Emanuel and Madeline Greenberg
Recent Examples of botanical from the Web
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Fermented botanicals contain micro-organisms that release enzymes that ferment and break down molecules into the raw material, resulting in the creation of new substances that benefit the skin, explains dermatology professor Cho.
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Stress Slasher Adaptogens—super herbs and botanicals like cordyceps mushroom and astragalus root—not only protect the body from stress, but also support sleep, which keeps the immune system humming.
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The anti-aging, oil-free moisturizer for all skin types contains vitamin- and amino acid-rich watermelon extract, hyaluronic acid and botanicals.
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Now add your second charge of lighter botanicals: the allspice, cardamom, orris root, ginger, grapefruit peel, rosemary, vanilla bean, rhubarb root, rosebuds, calendula, and yarrow.
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In true speakeasy fashion, the place is hidden beneath the North Spring Street Viaduct, and the drinks, heavy on herbs and botanicals, evoke cure-alls as much as cocktails.
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The gin is a balanced blend of botanicals—including cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel—with a more subtle juniper flavor.
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These botanicals are a challenge to viewers to grapple with the improbability of Obama’s rise.
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Rolling landscapes in soft shades, abstract designs in bright colors, superheroes suspended in mid-air, a tasteful nude on a bathroom wall, botanicals, faux bricks.
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First Known Use of botanical
1836
BOTANICAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of botanical 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
Definition of botanical for Students
: of or relating to the study of plants
Medical Dictionary
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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