plant food

noun

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Compounds found in plant foods like garlic are metabolized by gut bacteria and may help support a healthier microbiome, emerging research suggests. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Experts say variety matters most—mixing up plant foods offers broader benefits than relying on one standout ingredient. Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Apr. 2026 If that sounds familiar, you may be relieved to know that there are some plant foods that provide adequate protein without providing quite as many carbs as others. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plant food was in 1853

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant%20food. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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