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planter

[ plan-ter, plahn- ]

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noun

a person who plants.
an implement or machine for planting seeds in the ground.
the owner or manager of a plantation.
History/Historical. a colonist or new settler.
a decorative container, of a variety of sizes and shapes, for growing flowers or ornamental plants.

planter

/ ˈ��ɑː�Գ�ə /

the owner or manager of a plantation
a machine designed for rapid, uniform, and efficient planting of seeds in the ground
a colonizer or settler
a decorative pot or stand for house plants

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Origin of planter¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, planter is from the Middle English word plaunter. See plant, -er ¹

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But if you want healthy plants, avoid planters made of copper or galvanized metal because they can leach copper and zinc into the soil.

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And they become increasingly sympathetic to southern planters who complain about Black labor, and they seem to adopt their elitist attitudes.

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Made up of volunteers, the group runs events along the canal and has fundraised to install planters, benches and signs.

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While the planters have a past that is enshrouded in exploitation, their impact on Wales is still visible today.

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“I was like ‘�� do you mean you’re not going to charge me?’” said Brooms, who sells planters.

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