horticulturist

Other forms: horticulturists

Definitions of horticulturist

1. noun

   an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruit or flowers or vegetables or ornamental plants)
   synonyms: horticulturalist, plantsman

   examples:

   Luther Burbank

   United States horticulturist who developed many new varieties of fruits and vegetables and flowers (1849-1926)

   types:

   gardener, nurseryman

   someone who takes care of a garden

   transplanter

   a gardener who moves plants to new locations

   type of:

   expert, pundit

   a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully