plant food

American  

noun

1. nourishment, as fertilizer or chemicals, for plants.

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Etymology

Origin of plant food

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

To keep them lasting longer than your New Years resolutions, you should add plant food to your poinsettias each month, Adam says.

From BBC

“You don’t have to be vegan here, but eat less meat and less dairy and more plant foods,” Gardner said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Additionally, plant foods are rich in phytochemicals, natural compounds produced by plants that provide powerful health benefits.

From Salon

But there are plenty of antioxidants in all plant foods, and you should try to eat a wide variety of different coloured plant foods.

From Salon

While animal sources have the highest protein content, plant food sources, such as whole grains, legumes such as beans, and nuts and seeds also contain protein.

From Salon

Related Words

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