botanical
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Definition of botanical
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botanical
noun
plural botanicals
Definition of botanical (Entry 2 of 2)
: a substance obtained or derived from a plant: such as
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: a plant part or extract used especially in skin and hair care products
Certain botanicals are naturals for bringing out the best in the color and condition of the hair. — Elle
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: a medicinal preparation derived from a plant
The popular botanical ginkgo biloba does not improve memory, nor does it prevent cognitive decline in older people, according to the largest and longest scientific study conducted on the supplement.— Elizabeth Weise
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: plant material used as a flavoring agent (as in gin)
—usually plural The makeup of gin is basically neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper and other botanicals, and reduced to no less than 80 proof with water.— Emanuel and Madeline Greenberg
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Other Words from botanical
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botanically
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Examples of botanical in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The glass flowers are marvels: so exacting in detail as to be a kind of botanical virtual reality, only this version of VR is analog and in three dimensions. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "At Harvard, glass flowers that perfect the imperfection of decay," 5 Sep. 2019 The fund is perhaps best known for donating $7 million to the Como Park Conservatory, whose botanical flower garden was renamed in honor of McNeely’s late wife, Marjorie, in 2002. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, "Science Museum’s Warner Nature Center in Washington County to be shuttered," 5 Sep. 2019 Rooms have a chic Restoration Hardware vibe, with whitewashed walls, neutral fabrics, and framed botanical prints. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Locals' Guide to Venice," 4 Sep. 2019 The garden’s largest-ever botanical exhibition pays tribute to Brazil’s most renowned landscape architect with lush palm trees and vivid plants, along with a display of paintings and tapestries. — Julianne Mcshane, New York Times, "Labor Day Art Guide: Summer Shows to See Before They Close," 29 Aug. 2019 For Butterflies What's the most amazing botanical experience you've ever had? — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "A Sprawling Tulip Field Is Coming to the San Antonio Area Next Spring," 23 Aug. 2019 Formulated with yellow dock and burdock botanical extracts that support the body’s ability to release and flush out toxins, these twice-a-day pills may help decrease inflammation and in turn reduce spots and bacteria on the skin. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "6 Ways to Get Rid of Acne for Good This Summer," 8 July 2018 Sea Silk is an extremely rich, but non-greasy cream that contains sea botanical extracts. — Redbook, "OMG Best Thing Ever! Sea Silk Moisturizer," 14 Mar. 2011 New products are chasing this trend, some delicious, some atrocious, some – like the trendy nonalcoholic botanical spirit Seedlip — that can charm or vanish, depending on the rest of the drink. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Made with vodka and infused with fruits and botanicals, the liquors come in flavor combinations like cucumber and mint or peach and orange blossom. — Fortune, "Goodbye, Orange Creamsicle Vodka: Brands Like Absolut and Ketel One Want to Get In on the Wellness Movement," 24 Aug. 2019 This beer ale is floral, drawing botanicals from being aged in vermouth barrels. — Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, "I tried 17 beers at the Oregon Brewers Festival; here’s how they rate," 25 July 2019 Produced in England's oldest gin distillery in copper gin stills dating back to the 19th century, the gin is made from oats and botanicals—including juniper and lavender—planted by the bishops of Winchester in the 1600s. — Rachel King, Fortune, "The Iconic Castle on ‘Downton Abbey’ Is Bringing Its London Dry Gin to the U.S.," 17 Aug. 2019 That renowned hospitality extends to the spa, an intimate and tastefully designed setting where you’ll be treated to an array of services using indigenous essential oils, minerals and botanicals. — Sarah Kuta, The Know, "Serious self-care: A guide to Colorado’s must-visit spas," 30 July 2019 Margaret River Distilling Company’s Giniversity offers immersive experiences distilling or blending one’s own gin using botanicals native to the region. — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood's Travel Guide to Western Australia," 16 July 2019 Products like RevitaLash RevitaBrow Conditioner can also help by boosting brow growth with peptides and botanicals. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 20 Best Instant Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets," 24 June 2019 The owners forage many of the botanicals themselves. — Brooke Sabin, National Geographic, "How to explore the world like Gordon Ramsay," 15 July 2019 Take a room with a floral-patterned headboard and framed drawings of crustaceans, or another adorned with warm renderings of botanicals. — Vogue, "The Royal Family Has Opened a New Bed and Breakfast," 15 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'botanical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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botanical
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of botanical
: of or relating to plants or the study of plants
: made from or taken from plants
See the full definition for botanical in the English Language Learners Dictionary
botanical
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Kids Definition of botanical
: of or relating to the study of plants
botanical
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Medical Definition of botanical
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: of or relating to plants or botany
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: derived from plants
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