botany
[ bot-n-ee ]
/ ˈbɒt n i /
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noun, plural bot·a·nies.
the science of plants; the branch of biology that deals with plant life.
the plant life of a region: the botany of Alaska.
the biology of a plant or plant group: the botany of deciduous trees.
(sometimes initial capital letter) Botany wool.
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British Dictionary definitions for botany
botany
/ (ˈbɒtənɪ) /
noun plural -nies
the study of plants, including their classification, structure, physiology, ecology, and economic importance
the plant life of a particular region or time
the biological characteristics of a particular group of plants
Derived forms of botany
botanist, nounWord Origin for botany
C17: from botanical; compare astronomy, astronomical
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Scientific definitions for botany
botany
[ bŏt′n-ē ]
The scientific study of plants, including their growth, structure, physiology, reproduction, and pathology, as well as their economic use and cultivation by humans.
The plant life of a particular area.
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Cultural definitions for botany
botany
The scientific study and categorization of plants. (See fruit, photosynthesis, and plant kingdom.)
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