cultivar
noun
a variety of plant that originated and persisted under cultivation.
cultivars
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pluralof cultivar.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Hartman said his family took a “massive gamble” and picked out 16 of the best cultivars that they thought would grow well, planting them in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
Cideries are also embracing popular cultivars such as Cosmic Crisp, found in 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s subtly tart Cosmic Crisp, and the Honeycrisp apple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Pacheco emphasized that the research contributes valuable insights for maximizing the use of sunflower cultivars while encouraging appreciation for their nutritional benefits.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2025
"Climate change makes it easier for sure, but the main driver is the new cultivars."
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024
As many as five thousand cultivars may exist in Mesoamerica.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
