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plant kingdom

–noun
the plants of the world collectively.
Also called vegetable kingdom.


Origin:
1880–85
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plant kingdom  
n.  A main classification of living organisms that includes all plants. Also called vegetable kingdom.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Cultural Dictionary

plant kingdom

One of the five kingdoms of living things. Most plants derive energy from photosynthesis.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: plant kingdom
Function: noun
: the one of the three basic groups of natural objects that includes all living and extinct plants —compare ANIMAL KINGDOM, MINERAL KINGDOM
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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