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botanical

Syllabification: (bo·tan·i·cal)
Pronunciation: /bəˈtanikəl/
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Definition of botanical

adjective

  • of or relating to plants:botanical specimens a botanical illustrator

noun

(usually botanicals)
  • a substance obtained from a plant and used as an additive, especially in gin or cosmetics.

Derivatives

botanically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

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