olitory

1 of 2

adjective

ol·​i·​to·​ry
ˈäləˌtōrē
archaic
: of, relating to, or produced in a kitchen garden

olitory

2 of 2

noun

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plural -es
archaic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin olitorius, holitorius, from olitor, holitor vegetable gardener, from olus, holus potherb

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“Olitory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olitory. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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