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planting

noun plant·ing \ˈplan-tiŋ\

Definition of PLANTING

:  an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes; also :  the plants grown in such an area
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First Known Use of PLANTING

1535

Rhymes with PLANTING

anting, canting

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. planting
  2. plant
  3. planting pit
  4. planting stick
  5. ball planting
  6. foundation planting
  7. mixed planting
  8. tree planting
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