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orchidology

[awr-ki-dol-uh-jee]

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noun

the branch of botany or horticulture dealing with orchids.

Origin of orchidology

First recorded in 1880–85; orchido- + -logy

Related formsor·chid·ol·o·gist, noun

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for orchidology

Historical Examples of orchidology

Savants and professionals have kept the delights of orchidology to themselves as yet.
About Orchids
Frederick Boyle
I could make out a startling list of the martyrs of orchidology.
About Orchids
Frederick Boyle
On the roll of martyrs to orchidology, Mr. Pearce stands high.
About Orchids
Frederick Boyle
This brief and vague description may suffice for readers who take more interest in romance than in orchidology.
The Woodlands Orchids
Frederick Boyle
Mr. Sander of St. Albans preserves an interesting relic, the only one as yet connected with the science of orchidology.
About Orchids
Frederick Boyle