Pflanzen — meaning in English

English meaning

• plant noun A living organism, typically rooted in soil, that makes its own food through photosynthesis — trees, flowers, grasses, and similar life forms.
• 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.

Senses

Pflanzen is used for these senses in English:

• plant (ambitransitive) To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.
• plant (transitive) To furnish or supply with plants.
• vegetable Of or relating to vegetables.

plant — full definition

1. noun A living organism, typically rooted in soil, that makes its own food through photosynthesis — trees, flowers, grasses, and similar life forms.
2. noun A factory or other building where an industrial process is carried out.
3. noun An object or person secretly placed somewhere to deceive people, gather information, or make someone look guilty.
4. verb To put a seed, seedling, or crop into soil so that it will grow.
5. verb To place something or someone secretly, especially to create a false impression or set someone up.

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.

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