Plant
/plænt/noun
A living organism that typically grows in soil, absorbs water and nutrients, and produces energy through photosynthesis.
Did you know?The word 'plant' comes from a root that also means 'to fill' or 'to establish,' hinting at the nurturing power of nature and life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*plē-
“to fill, to be full”
Latin
Latin
plantare
“to set or place firmly, to establish”
Old French
Old French
plant
“a young tree or seedling”
Middle English
Middle English
plante
“a sprout, seedling, or young plant”
Modern English
English
plant
“a living organism that grows in soil, typically producing energy through photosynthesis.”