plantaardig — meaning in English

English meaning

• vegetable noun A plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.
• vegetal adj Capable of growth and reproduction, but not feeling or reason (often opposed to sensible and rational).

Senses

plantaardig is used for these senses in English:

• vegetable Of or relating to plants.
• vegetal Pertaining to vegetables or plants. [from 16th c.]

vegetable — full definition

1. noun A plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.
2. adj Relating to plants or to vegetables specifically.

vegetal — full definition

1. adj Capable of growth and reproduction, but not feeling or reason (often opposed to sensible and rational).
2. adj Pertaining to vegetables or plants.
3. adj Having a grassy, herbaceous taste.

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