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
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Rhubarb flavors the rum fizz from the cocktail menu styled like a botanical field guide, and at dinner, is baked with spent grains into a cake topped with angelica ice cream. — Fortune, "Restaurant Review: Iceland’s Slippurinn Is an Ephemeral Culinary Destination," 11 Aug. 2019 The high-rise, built in 2009, has a total of 140 units, 24-hour concierge and security services, a fitness studio, four acres of private gardens and botanical walking paths. — Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Matthew Perry seeks split from L.A. penthouse," 10 Aug. 2019 Gin has subtle botanical infusions that gives it its unique taste. — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "New-age distillers are nudging Indians to uncork their very own “gin from the bottle”," 8 Aug. 2019 The only other common name is sweet almond verbena, and everyone seems to agree with the one botanical name. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "These two easy-to-grow perennials will attract tons of beneficial insects in your Texas garden," 6 Aug. 2019 For still life: botanical illustrators too many to mention by name. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Know, "Denver Art Museum’s star curator, Timothy Standring, throws a show of his own work," 5 Aug. 2019 Opt for the Callaway Signature Massage, which uses aromatherapy oils inspired by the gardens, or a Garden Indulgence Wellness Soak, which includes a botanical body polish and stress-relieving bath soak. — Julia Sayers | Jsayers@al.com, al, "How to spend 24 hours in Callaway Gardens," 29 July 2019 Shop This INFO Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub $79.00 8 of 9 Tata Harper Concentrated Brightening Essence Fade dark spots or hyperpigmentation the gentle way with a hydrating essence made brightening botanical extracts. — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, "Tata Harper's Summer Birthday Sale Has All Your Faves At 20% Off," 25 July 2019 From there, the spirit collection grew to include vodka, botanical spirits, whiskey — single malt, bourbon and rye — and gin. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "'All spirits start as beers': Why Arizona's biggest craft brewer started making whiskey," 18 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
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 2019 The trend toward these natural ingredients has become so buzzy that vodka brand Ketel One last year launched a botanicals line that’s gin-ish. — John Kell, Fortune, "Gin Sales Are Booming and It Could Be Thanks to the Growing Plant Craze," 22 June 2019 There are over 12 patents on our botanicals and over 15 clinical studies. — Lisa Fogarty, Harper's BAZAAR, "Biotin Is in Every Hair Growth Pill. But Does it Even Work?," 22 May 2019 Alano said of the 2018 debut of the high-end Italian design company’s forward-looking 2018 home collection: The theme was an Eden-like paradise of vivid garden florals, bold botanicals and wildlife. — Bonnie Mccarthy, latimes.com, "Cultivating Style: The no-fail way to live with plants," 15 June 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
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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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