plural botanicals
: a substance obtained or derived from a plant: such as
a
: a plant part or extract used especially in skin and hair care products
Certain botanicals are naturals for bringing out the best in the color and condition of the hair.—
Elle
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b
: a medicinal preparation derived from a plant
The popular botanical ginkgo biloba does not improve memory, nor does it prevent cognitive decline in older people, according to the largest and longest scientific study conducted on the supplement.—Elizabeth Weise
Elizabeth Weise
c
: plant material used as a flavoring agent (as in gin)
—usually plural
The makeup of gin is basically neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper and other botanicals, and reduced to no less than 80 proof with water.—Emanuel and Madeline Greenberg
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Their Nourishing Daily Shampoo is formulated with botanical extracts and vitamins to strengthen strands and prevent breakage, nourish the hair and scalp, and cleanse away product buildup.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
The distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Their Nourishing Daily Shampoo is formulated with botanical extracts and vitamins to strengthen strands and prevent breakage, nourish the hair and scalp, and cleanse away product buildup.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
The lemon flavor mingled eloquently with the eight botanicals in the absinthe giving it a refreshing, citrus spin.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
The distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Botanical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botanical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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botanical
1 of 2 adjective
bo·tan·i·cal
bə-ˈtan-i-kəl 
1
: of or relating to plants or botany
2
: made or obtained from plants
botanical drugs
botanical
2 of 2 noun
: a usually cosmetic or medicinal product prepared from or containing a plant part or extract
also
: the plant part or extract used in such a product
Medical Definition
botanical
1 of 2 adjective
bo·tan·i·cal
bə-ˈtan-i-kəl
variants
also botanic
1
: of or relating to plants or botany
2
: derived from plants
botanical
2 of 2 noun
variants
also botanic
: a medicinal preparation derived from a plant : herbal remedy
The popular botanical ginkgo biloba does not improve memory, nor does it prevent cognitive decline in older people, according to the largest and longest scientific study conducted on the supplement.—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today
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