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horticulture

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/ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/ · hor-ti-cul-ture

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Meanings

nounformal

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

باغ کی کاشت اور انتظام کا فن یا عمل۔

باغبانی

bagh-baani

Formal: زرعی علم

Synonyms

gardeningcultivationplantingباغبانیپودے لگانازراعت

Antonyms

neglectdestructionabandonmentتھکاہٹکمیبے خیالی

Common Collocations

  • organic horticulture
  • commercial horticulture
  • urban horticulture

Example Sentences

Horticulture involves the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

باغبانی میں پھل، سبزیاں اور زینتی پودے اگائے جاتے ہیں۔

Bagh-baani mein phal, sabziyan aur zainati poday ugaye jate hain.

Many universities offer degrees in horticulture and related fields.

بہت سی یونیورسٹیاں باغبانی اور اس سے متعلقہ شعبوں میں ڈگریاں پیش کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si universities bagh-baani aur is se mutaliq shobon mein degrees pesh karti hain.

Sustainable horticulture practices can help improve the environment.

پائیدار باغبانی کے طریقے ماحول کو بہتر بنانے میں مدد کر سکتے ہیں۔

Paidar bagh-baani ke tareeqe mahol ko behtar banane mein madad kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

agriculture:Horticulture specifically refers to garden cultivation, while agriculture is the broader practice of farming and crop production.

Word Family

horticulturist
nounباغبانی کرنے والا
horticultural
adjectiveباغبانی کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'horticulture' as the culture of gardens that grows fruits, flowers, and vegetables.

Imagine a lush garden filled with colorful flowers and ripe vegetables.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

باغوں کی خوشبو سے ہے عشق کا ملبوس، چلیں باغبانی کی راہوں میں کچھ ہم بھی。

Baghon ki khushboo se hai ishq ka malboos, Chalain bagh-baani ki raahon mein kuch hum bhi.

The scent of gardens adorns love's attire, Let's also walk the paths of horticulture.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پودا لگاؤ، پھل چکھو۔

Poda lagao, phal chakho.

Plant a seed, taste the fruit.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "hortus, cultura" — garden, cultivation

First known use: 16th century

The term 'horticulture' originated in the late 16th century, combining Latin words for garden (hortus) and cultivation (cultura). It referred to the art of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.