An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.
“The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border.”
An object placed surreptitiously in order to cause suspicion to fall upon a person.
“That gun's not mine! It's a plant! I've never seen it before!”
verb
To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.
“That gun's not mine! It was planted there by the real murderer!”
To place or set something firmly or with conviction.
“Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug.”