horticulturalist
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/ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəlɪst/
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/ˌhɔːtɪˈkʌltʃərəlɪst/
A person who works with plants, especially growing them for food or beauty.
The horticulturalist at the local nursery is an expert in growing rare flowers.