cultivar

/ˈkʌltɪvɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A cultivated variety of a plant, especially one that is distinct from the wild species and maintained or propagated by horticultural means.

“The gardener carefully selected the best cultivar of the rose bush for her garden.”

2. verb

To cultivate or propagate a plant or variety of a plant.

“The farmer cultivar the soil to prepare it for planting.”

Synonyms

  • cultivate
  • strain
  • variety

Antonyms

  • feral
  • wild