Synonyms for

Botanical

Verb / bʌˈtænɪkʌl / Another word for botanical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to plants or the study of plants

Synonyms & similar words

botanic floral herbal organic vegetal phytological plant-based green leafy aromatic fragrant scented perfumed odorous redolent sweet-smelling pleasant-smelling smelly pungent sharp spicy

Synonyms by register

Formal

herbal phyto- plant-related

Literary

verdant floral

Antonyms

zoological animal faunal non-plant non-vegetal

Common collocations

  • botanical garden
  • botanical research
  • botanical specimen
  • botanical survey
  • botanical classification
  • botanical illustration
  • botanical name

Word family

noun botany
adjective botanical
adverb botanically

Usage note

Botanical refers specifically to plants. It is often used in scientific or academic contexts, such as 'botanical garden' or 'botanical classification'.

Example sentences

  1. The scientist spent years studying botanical specimens from all over the world.
  2. The botanical garden had a special exhibit on rare orchids.
  3. My aunt loves collecting botanical prints of different flowers.
  4. The herbal tea was made from a variety of botanical ingredients.
  5. The hotel lobby had a beautiful display of botanical arrangements.

Quotes

  • The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. - Gertrude Jekyll
  • A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. - Gertrude Jekyll
  • The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway. - Michael Pollan

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