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lichenology

American  
[lahy-kuh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌlaɪ kəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of biology that studies lichens.

lichenology British  
/ ˌlaɪkəˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌlɪ- /

noun

  1. the study of the structure, physiology, and ecology of lichens

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Other Word Forms

  • lichenologic adjective
  • lichenological adjective
  • lichenologist noun

Etymology

Origin of lichenology

First recorded in 1855–60; lichen ( def. ) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )

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