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noun
A plant growing on another, such as the mistletoe; an epiphyte.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A plant that is particularly robust and which thrives in poor growing conditions or dominates an ecosystem.
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noun
A plant that is unusual in its ability to perform an especially useful function
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A plant that can be eaten for particular health benefits or particularly high nutritional value; a superfood.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A plant that is created through unnatural means, such as genetic engineering, to be stronger than others.
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noun
A manufacturing plant that is particularly large and efficient, especially one that combines functions normally handled in separate plants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing
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noun
A type of prosthesis composed of a fixed saddle rigidly connected to one or more abutments, especially one with subperiosteal implants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences
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History
From super- + plant.
