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olitory

adjective
ol·​i·​to·​ry | \ˈäləˌtōrē\

Definition of olitory 

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: of, relating to, or produced in a kitchen garden

olitory

noun
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plural -es

Definition of olitory (Entry 2 of 2)

archaic

: kitchen garden

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History and Etymology for olitory

Adjective

Latin olitorius, holitorius, from olitor, holitor vegetable gardener, from olus, holus potherb

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