растение — meaning in English

English meaning

• herb noun A plant used to flavour food, especially the leaves.
• 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

растение is used for these senses in English:

• herb (countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
• herb (countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
• vegetable Any plant.

herb — full definition

1. noun A plant used to flavour food, especially the leaves.
2. noun A plant used in traditional or alternative medicine.

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.

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