carpology

[kahr-pol-uh-jee] /kɑrˈpɒl ə dʒi/

Word Origin

noun

the branch of botany dealing with fruits and seeds.

Origin of carpology

1800-1810

First recorded in 1800-10; carpo-¹ + -logy

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carpology, that department of botany which relates to fruits.

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British Dictionary definitions for carpology

carpology

/kɑːˈpɒlədʒɪ/

noun

the branch of botany concerned with the study of fruits and seeds

Derived Forms

carpological (ˌkɑːpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) adjective
carpologist, noun

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