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noun
1.
the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming.
2.
the production of crops, livestock, or poultry.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin agrīcultūra, equivalent to agrī (genitive singular of ager) field + cultūra culture
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin agrīcultūra, equivalent to agrī (genitive singular of ager) field + cultūra culture
Related forms
ag·ri·cul·tur·al, adjective
ag·ri·cul·tur·al·ly, adverb
pre·ag·ri·cul·tur·al, adjective
pre·ag·ri·cul·ture, noun
sem·i·ag·ri·cul·tur·al, adjective
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Agricultural
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example Sentences
- Agricultural drought involves mainly farming and food production.
- Expect to smell and hear them if you live near agricultural land.
- It was seen as a way to help farm boys focus on agricultural education and stick with farming.
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