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- ar|bo|ri|cul|ture «AHR buhr uh KUHL chuhr», noun.the cultivation of trees and shrubs for use or ornament.
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cul´ture|less — cul|ture «KUHL chuhr», noun, verb, tured, tur|ing. –n. 1. fineness of feelings, thoughts, tastes, or manners; refinement: »He is a man of culture who appreciates the great art and fine sculpture in the museum. SYNONYM(S): breeding. See syn. under … Useful english dictionary
cul|ture — «KUHL chuhr», noun, verb, tured, tur|ing. –n. 1. fineness of feelings, thoughts, tastes, or manners; refinement: »He is a man of culture who appreciates the great art and fine sculpture in the museum. SYNONYM(S): breeding. See syn. under… … Useful english dictionary
cul|ture-vul|ture — «KUHL chuhr VUHL chuhr», noun. Slang. a person who shows excessive interest in literature, art, or other intellectual pursuits; a cultural devotee or enthusiast: »I was a young library assistant…and an earnest culture vulture (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tro|cul|ture — «ih LEHK troh KUHL chuhr», noun. the use of electricity to stimulate the growth of plants … Useful english dictionary
he|li|o|cul|ture — «HEE lee uh KUHL chuhr», noun. heliolithic culture … Useful english dictionary
ol|er|i|cul|ture — «OL uhr uh KUHL chuhr», noun. the raising of potherbs and vegetables. ╂[< Latin holus, eris potherb + cultūra culture] … Useful english dictionary
os|tre|i|cul|ture — «OS tree uh KUHL chuhr», noun. the artificial breeding and cultivation of oysters. ╂[< Latin ostrea oyster + cultūra culture] … Useful english dictionary
ser|i|ci|cul|ture — «SEHR uh sih KUHL chuhr», noun. = sericulture. (Cf. ↑sericulture) … Useful english dictionary
ag|ri|cul|ture — «AG ruh KUHL chuhr», noun. the science, art, or occupation of cultivating the soil to make crops grow; the raising of crops and farm animals; farming. SYNONYM(S): husbandry, tillage. ╂[< Late Latin agricultūra < Latin ager, agrī land +… … Useful english dictionary
a|pi|cul|ture — «AY puh KUHL chuhr», noun. the raising and care of bees; beekeeping: »Modern apiculture…has gone far beyond the simple task of providing a pot of honey for the breakfast table (New York Times). ╂[< Latin apis bee + cultūr tending] … Useful english dictionary
