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Cultivated Plant

/ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd plænt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A plant that has been grown and nurtured by humans for agricultural or ornamental purposes.

    "The garden was filled with a variety of cultivated plants, including tomatoes, roses, and herbs."
  2. 2

    A species of plant that has been selectively bred for specific traits or characteristics.

    "Many cultivated plants have been developed to resist pests and diseases."

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The term 'cultivated' derives from the Latin 'cultivatus', the past participle of 'cultura', meaning 'to till or cultivate'. 'Plant' comes from the Latin 'planta', meaning 'sprout' or 'young tree'. The combination reflects agricultural practices that date back thousands of years, evolving from simple tillage to complex horticultural systems.

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