cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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There are numerous cultivars in shades ranging from chartreuse to peach to nearly black.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
This is a classic apple tree cultivar for outdoor gardens (Malus pumila ‘Honeycrisp’).
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Test Garden favorite cultivars include ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’ (shown here), ‘Spot On’, and ‘Twinkle Toes’.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
This is a classic apple tree cultivar for outdoor gardens (Malus pumila ‘Honeycrisp’).
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Test Garden favorite cultivars include ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’ (shown here), ‘Spot On’, and ‘Twinkle Toes’.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cultivar
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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