botanical

American  

[buh-tan-i-kuhl] / bəˈtæn ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. Also botanic of, pertaining to, made from, or containing plants.

   botanical survey;

   botanical drugs.

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noun

1. Pharmacology. a drug made from part of a plant, as from roots, leaves, bark, or berries.

botanical British  

/ ˌbəˈtænɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to botany or plants

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noun

1. any drug or pesticide that is made from parts of a plant

Other Word Forms

• botanically adverb
• nonbotanic adjective
• nonbotanical adjective
• nonbotanically adverb
• unbotanical adjective

Etymology

Origin of botanical

1650–60; botanic (< Medieval Latin botanicus < Greek botanikós of plants, equivalent to botán ( ē ) herb + -ikos -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

An “intuitive wellness practitioner” who said she was trained in nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy, promised to get to the root cause of my itching.

From The Wall Street Journal

Suddenly, what could have been “just sparkling water” becomes a showstopper — floating jewel-toned, botanical, quietly elegant.

From Salon

This 60-acre wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden is beautiful to wander, and you could easily spend a full day exploring.

From Salon

What’s Next: The company has also expanded into newer categories, including low-alcohol products like hard seltzers and nonalcoholic beverages such as Hiyo, a tonic drink infused with botanical and functional ingredients.

From Barron's

What’s Next: The company has also expanded into newer categories, including low-alcohol products like hard seltzers and nonalcoholic beverages such as Hiyo, a tonic drink infused with botanical and functional ingredients.

From Barron's

Related Words

• agricultural
• floral
• horticultural