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floriculture (medicine) and Levinson, Barry (sh)


floriculture (medicine)


floriculture


The cultivation of flowering plants.

Origin: L. Flos, floris, flower + cultura culture.

Source: Websters Dictionary


Levinson, Barry (sh)




born April 6, 1942, Baltimore, Md., U.S.

U.S. Film director.

He worked as a comedy writer for Carol Burnett and Mel Brooks in the 1970s, then made his directorial debut with Diner (1982), the first of several movies set in his native city. He followed it with The Natural (1984), Young Sherlock Holmes (1985), Tin Men (1987), and Good Morning, Vietnam (1987). Noted for his directorial versatility, ranging from drama and crime stories to political satire, he also created the highly popular Rain Man (1988, Academy Award), Avalon (1990), Bugsy (1991), Sleepers (1996), Wag the Dog (1997), and The Perfect Storm (2000).