botaniser

/boʊtˈænaɪzər/ or /bɒtænˈaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who cultivates and studies plants, especially in a garden or greenhouse, often on a large or commercial scale.

“The botaniser had been cultivating the rare orchid for years, finally managing to create a thriving colony.”

Synonyms

  • gardener
  • horticulturist
  • nurser

Antonyms

  • pesticide user
  • weedkiller