: a substance obtained or derived from a plant: such as
a
: 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
b
: 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
c
: 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
Example Sentences
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Adjective
In a restrained and beguiling performance, Edgerton plays Narvel Roth, the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens, the sprawling botanical estate of the wealthy dowager, Mrs. Haverhill, chillingly inhabited by Weaver. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 In this bedroom, a series of floral prints above the bed served as the inspiration for the bedding, which features a playful botanical motif. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 As for the pink botanical wallpaper covering the walls?ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2022 Or a brooch depicting a botanical bouquet created in pietra dura, a Florentine specialty? Lynn Yaeger, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2022 Back for a fifth year, the Fairy Doors have made a magical return to the botanical oasis with 20 doors decorating and adding mystique to the already serene space. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 The plant must be registered by the botanical name. Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022 Amass Riverine, another distilled, botanical spirit replacement, is deeply green-tasting, piney, and slightly coarse. Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Cathead decided to apply the same theory to its clear botanical spirit. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
Noun
Before Legoland Florida opened on this Polk County property in 2011, it was occupied by Cypress Gardens, which started as a botanical and an early tourist attraction in 1936. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2022 Motifs from celestial to botanical showed up in different variations. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 11 July 2022 You are guaranteed to find the perfect moisturizer for your skin type from this selection of high-performance botanical formulations. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 This easy-to-clean toiletry case features a wide opening for easy access and one of Rifle Paper Co.'s signature botanical prints to brighten up even the most minimalist hotel bathroom. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 16 June 2022 This botanical is a true miracle berry that promotes hair growth and even works to retain the hair’s natural color. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022 Business owners and their signmakers have a powerful botanical in their marketing toolbox. Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2022 Geologie offers high-performance botanical skincare essentials for men, easily customizable with their skin type quiz and educational website.The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Examples from Schumacher are Daisy Chain, a bold, vaguely psychedelic Bloomsbury floral, and Fernarium, a botanical with a three-dimensional look.New York Times, 21 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French botanique, from Greek botanikos of herbs, from botanē pasture, herb, from boskein to feed, graze; probably akin to Lithuanian guotas flock