botanically
- 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
Over at Shrubsole, I couldn’t look away from the contemporaneous Chinoiserie “epergne,” a botanically themed silver serving dish whose nine separate floating bowls are surmounted by a pagoda roof topped with a pineapple.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
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
Consider botanically infused papers from The Fresh Glow Co,. which are designed to keep foods fresher longer, and are organic and compostable.
From Washington Times ● May 9, 2023
“Whoever heard of such trees? They’re botanically impossible.”
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
