Burbank

/ˈbɜːrbæŋk/ noun

Definition

A city in California; also refers to the Burbank potato developed by Luther Burbank, a famous plant breeder.

Etymology

Named after David Burbank, a dentist and landowner. Later the city became associated with Luther Burbank, a botanist whose plant-breeding innovations shaped modern agriculture and horticulture.

Kelly Says

Luther Burbank developed over 800 plant varieties by selectively breeding plants—he essentially did evolution in fast-forward, creating the modern potato and peach we eat today!

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