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herbology

American  
[hur-bol-uh-jee, ur-] / hɜrˈbɒl ə dʒi, ɜr- /

noun

  1. the study or collecting of herbs, especially as a hobby.


Other Word Forms

  • herbologist noun

Etymology

Origin of herbology

herb + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

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As an herbalist, I believe it is important to consider all herbology traditions in forming your own beliefs and practices.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

Yes, indeed, Harry Potter’s herbology professor had some verdant thoughts about a scene about murderous plant from another of her most famous films.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Carrying books on metaphysics, astrology, herbology and the occult, the shop was also called U.C.L.A., for University at the Corner of Lenox Avenue.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2022

Worsley also considers marriage, herbology, the business of keeping a home and midwifery.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2012

Years of formal herbal education in the United States followed, resulting in Sacred Vibes, where Ms. Rose and her employee, Jessica Hammel, 39, also offer herbology workshops and nature walks.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2011