outplant

English

Etymology 1

Blend of out +‎ implant (“breast implant”), surface form out- +‎ plant, because on the outside of a breast. Etymologically correct antonym; implant is in- + plant.

Noun

outplant (plural outplants)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A gel-like prosthesis placed inside the cup of a bra (outside the breast) to enhance apparent breast size
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Etymology 2

out- +‎ plant

Verb

outplant (third-person singular simple present outplants, present participle outplanting, simple past and past participle outplanted)

  1. (transitive) To surpass in planting
    • 1982, James F. Eder, Who Shall Succeed?:
      His father bragged that his son could outplant any laborer available for hire in the village.
  2. (horticulture) To plant outdoors (after being reared in a greenhouse etc)

References
  • OED 2004

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