planted; planting; plants
Definition of plant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to put or set in the ground for growth
plant seeds
b
: to set or sow with seeds or plants
c
: implant
c
: to place (animals) in a new locality
d
: to stock with animals
3a
: to place in or on the ground
b
: to place firmly or forcibly
planted a hard blow on his chin
4a
: conceal
b
: to covertly place for discovery, publication, or dissemination
: to plant something
plant
nounDefinition of plant (Entry 2 of 2)
b
: any of a kingdom (Plantae) of multicellular eukaryotic mostly photosynthetic organisms typically lacking locomotive movement or obvious nervous or sensory organs and possessing cellulose cell walls
2a
: the land, buildings, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures employed in carrying on a trade or an industrial business
c
: the total facilities available for production or service
d
: the buildings and other physical equipment of an institution
3
: an act of planting
4
: something or someone planted
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The first known use of plant was before the 12th century
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