cultigen

cul·ti·gen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhl-tuh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈkʌl tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhl-tuh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈkʌl tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

Definitions of cultigen word

noun cultigen a species of plant that is known only as a cultivated form and did not originate from a wild type 3
noun cultigen a cultivated plant not known in a wild form and presumably originated in cultivation 3
noun cultigen a cultivated plant of unknown or obscure taxonomic origin. 1
noun cultigen A plant species or variety known only in cultivation, especially one with no known wild ancestor. 1
noun cultigen (botany, horticulture) A plant whose origin or selection is primarily due to intentional human activity. 0

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Origin of cultigen

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; culti(vated) + -gen

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Parts of speech for Cultigen

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cultigen popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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