Plant-life Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Citations in the Category Plant-life

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rewilding n. Missing links in ecosystems disrupted by extinctions could be restored by introducing species that perform the same function, field experiments on a remote island suggest. But some scientists caution against the controversial process, called “rewilding.” [English Animals, Insects, & Birds Environment Plant-life] [full cite] (May. 9, 2008)

shoot, shovel and shut up v. phr. Worse, the law may actually speed up extinctions. Farmers have an incentive to destroy protected species before the biologists find them—a practice known as “shoot, shovel and shut up.” [English Animals, Insects, & Birds Environment Plant-life Colloquial] [full cite] (Sep. 7, 2007)

silvaculture n. A similar practice called silvaculture is done by people who cut trees selectively, every few years on a given parcel. [English Environment Plant-life] [full cite] (Feb. 5, 2007)

sky weed n. Happy Valley had two other pluses: the absence of a homeowners association, “which adds another layer of bureaucracy and red tape,” and a dearth of palm trees ("sky weeds,” as Schroeder calls them), which tend to give away a California locale. [English Plant-life Slang] [full cite] (Jun. 11, 2007)

slip stem adj. Most muskmelons are what is called slip stem. That is, when the melon is ripe, a very gentle tug on the fruit will instantly detach it from the stem. [English Plant-life] [full cite] (Sep. 17, 2007)

steppable n. In many instances, consumers are a step ahead of the market. Elaine Morgan, 64, said she was researching drought-resistant plants and “steppables,” low ground cover which requires less maintenance and water than grass but can stand to be trod upon, for her home in Duluth, an Atlanta suburb. [English Plant-life] [full cite] (May. 3, 2007)

volcano mulching n. I have seen some landscapers use very deep layers of mulch—a foot or more in tight rings around trees and shrubs. Is this a healthy practice?…This is sometimes called volcano mulching because of the steep sides and hollow center around the base of the tree. It may be better than no mulch at all, but it can cause problems, especially with newly planted trees. [English Agriculture Plant-life] [full cite] (Aug. 13, 2007)

wheat meat n. Seitan, a gluten meat substitute that’s often called “wheat meat,” is known to soak up flavors and be “the next best thing” to a hunk of steak. Or so say the vegans. [English Food & Drink Plant-life] [full cite] (Feb. 5, 2007)

zuke n. Besides the locally grown “zuke,” as the vegetable is affectionately known, there are pageants for boys and girls that will choose, for instance, the Duke of Zuke and the festival’s Zuqueenie. [English Food & Drink Plant-life Abbreviation] [full cite] (May. 5, 2007)

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