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plantation

noun plan·ta·tion \plan-ˈtā-shən\

: a large area of land especially in a hot part of the world where crops (such as cotton) are grown

: a group of trees that have been planted together

Full Definition of PLANTATION

1
:  a usually large group of plants and especially trees under cultivation
2
:  a settlement in a new country or region <Plymouth Plantation>
3
a :  a place that is planted or under cultivation
b :  an agricultural estate usually worked by resident labor
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First Known Use of PLANTATION

15th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

Plantation

geographical name

Definition of PLANTATION

city SE Florida W of Fort Lauderdale pop 84,955
PLANTATION Defined for Kids

plantation

noun plan·ta·tion \plan-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of PLANTATION for Kids

1
:  a large area of land where crops are grown and harvested
2
:  a settlement in a new country or region

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