Botaniko (en. Botanical)

bo-ta-ni-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to plants or botany.
Botany is a discipline that researches different types of plants.
Ang botaniko ay isang disiplina na nagsasaliksik tungkol sa mga uri ng halaman.
Referring to the characteristics of plants.
There are botanical studies that refer to the use of medicinal plants.
May mga botanikal na pag-aaral na tumutukoy sa paggamit ng mga halamang gamot.

Etymology

From the word 'botany' in English, which means the study of plants.

Common Phrases and Expressions

botanical garden
A place where many types of plants are cultivated and preserved for study or display.
botanikong hardin

Related Words

botany
The science that studies plants and their properties.
botanika
herbal
Related to medicinal plants.
herbal

Slang Meanings

Due to extreme loneliness or being solitary, like living in a 'forest' or 'jungle'.
It's like he's hidden in the botaniko, you can't see him at parties.
Para bang nakatago siya sa botaniko, ni hindi mo siya makita sa mga parties.
A person who loves to hide or avoid people.
She's the type of botaniko who doesn't want to socialize even online.
Siya yung tipo ng botaniko na ayaw makipag-socialize kahit sa online.
A position in life where one is always alone and has no friends.
He looks like a botaniko, always alone at the corner.
Mukhang botaniko na siya, palagi na lang nag-iisa sa kanto.