pomology

[ poh-mol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

pomology

/ ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl; pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit

Derived Forms

• ˌpomoˈlogically, adverb
• pomological, adjective
• pomˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• po·mo·log·i·cal [poh-m, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• pomo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• po·molo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomology¹

From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomology¹

C19: from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit

Example Sentences

Success in many branches of horticulture and pomology, depends upon attention to the habits of insects.

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The Grapes of New York makes its chief contribution to the pomology of the country in the description of varieties.

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From the ashes of millions of seedlings will arise, Phoenix-like, the creations that will dominate our future prairie pomology.

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It is of the esthetic value of the apple I would write, leaving its supreme place in pomology unassailed.

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It is hoped that American students of pomology will appreciate the efforts which have been made in their behalf.

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