Horticulture

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhɔː(ɹ).tɪˌkÊŒl.tʃə(ɹ)/

Origin

17th century, from the Latin word hortus ("garden") + culture (on the model of agriculture).

Full definition of horticulture

Noun

1. The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.
2. Small-scale agriculture.

Derived terms

• horticultural
• horticulturally
• horticulturist