biodynamic
adjective
bio·dy·nam·ic
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik 
-dī-
1
: of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biodynamic practices
… these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place.—
Wine Spectator
Wine SpectatorThe shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.—Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren
Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren2
: grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming
biodynamic vegetables
a biodynamic vineyard
biodynamics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism.
—Bill St. John
Bill St. John
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Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The food is paired with a wine list that boasts 100% biodynamic and organic wine from Central and Eastern Europe, carefully chosen by Lastra and team.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
To maximize this sense of place, Hamel estate has been Demeter certified biodynamic since 2015.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
There’s nearly nothing chicer than a gorgeous vessel and tongs for dropping some perfectly square cubes into your crystal glass, or a full display of biodynamic wines chilled, in a big silver tub.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The food is paired with a wine list that boasts 100% biodynamic and organic wine from Central and Eastern Europe, carefully chosen by Lastra and team.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
To maximize this sense of place, Hamel estate has been Demeter certified biodynamic since 2015.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
There’s nearly nothing chicer than a gorgeous vessel and tongs for dropping some perfectly square cubes into your crystal glass, or a full display of biodynamic wines chilled, in a big silver tub.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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“Biodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodynamic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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