cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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While sweet alyssum is best known for its masses of white blooms, commercial varieties also include cultivars with lavender, pink, and purple blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Several cultivars are available.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The are folks who are doing agriculture right, participating in and supporting the grower community and, most importantly, conserving rare cultivars with intention and care.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Several cultivars are available.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The are folks who are doing agriculture right, participating in and supporting the grower community and, most importantly, conserving rare cultivars with intention and care.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivar
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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