biodynamic
adjective
bio·dy·nam·ic
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik 
-dī-
1
: of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biodynamic practices
… these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place.—
Wine Spectator
Wine SpectatorThe shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.—Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren
Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren2
: grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming
biodynamic vegetables
a biodynamic vineyard
biodynamics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism.
—Bill St. John
Bill St. John
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The wines, produced using biodynamic practices, are renowned throughout the world and have maintained levels of consistent quality under her guidance.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This service focuses exclusively on natural wines that are grown using organic, biodynamic vineyard practices.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Regardless of status, producers have deepened their commitment to the region by converting to more sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming practices.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This service focuses exclusively on natural wines that are grown using organic, biodynamic vineyard practices.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Regardless of status, producers have deepened their commitment to the region by converting to more sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming practices.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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“Biodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodynamic. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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