mycology

[mahy-kol-uh-jee]

noun

the branch of biology dealing with fungi.

the fungi found in an area.

Origin of mycology

First recorded in 1830–40; myco- + -logy

Related formsmy·co·log·i·cal

[mahy-kuh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, my·co·log·ic, adjectivemy·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverbmy·col·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for mycologist

Historical Examples of mycologist

The mycologist seems to overlook the finer and esthetic value of mushrooms.
In the Open
Stanton Davis Kirkham
As all are edible, the slight differences observed are interesting chiefly to the mycologist.
Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous
Thomas Taylor
Many of these must constantly come under the eye of the collector of phœnogams, and would be most acceptable to the mycologist.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

British Dictionary definitions for mycologist

mycology

noun

the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi

the fungi of a particular region

Derived Formsmycological (ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or mycologic, adjectivemycologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for mycologist