Definition

A specific type of plant that has been developed or chosen for certain characteristics and is grown through careful farming.

Example

The gardener decided to plant a new cultivar of tomatoes that are resistant to disease.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new cultivar of tomatoes they just introduced?

Yeah, I read that it's supposed to be really sweet and resistant to diseases.

I’m thinking of planting that cultivar in my garden this spring.

That sounds like a great idea! I can't wait to see how they turn out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cultivar is formed from "cultus" (meaning cultivated) and "variabilis" (meaning varying or changeable). The term refers to a plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cultivated' plants that are 'varied' or different — that's what a cultivar is, a cultivated variety.

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