herbology

[ hur-bol-uh-jee, ur- ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• her·bolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of herbology¹

herb + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Neville Longbottom is a popular Herbology teacher at Hogwarts, married to Hannah.

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