botanical
adjective
Also botanic of, pertaining to, made from, or containing plants.
botanically
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a word derived from
botanical.
Example Sentences
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Although classified botanically as a vegetable, garlic is commonly used as both an herb and a spice.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025
Palm trees — which are actually botanically closer to grass — are difficult to prune and dangerous in hot, windy weather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
Tomatoes are botanically a fruit, but we mostly treat them like a vegetable in the kitchen.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
In 1948, Janaki became the first woman to go on a plant-hunting expedition to Nepal which, according to her, was the most unique part of Asia botanically, says Dr Nair.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2022
“Whoever heard of such trees? They’re botanically impossible.”
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
