orchidology
[awr-ki-dol-uh-jee]
- the branch of botany or horticulture dealing with orchids.
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Origin of orchidology
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Savants and professionals have kept the delights of orchidology to themselves as yet.
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle
I could make out a startling list of the martyrs of orchidology.
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle
On the roll of martyrs to orchidology, Mr. Pearce stands high.
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle
This brief and vague description may suffice for readers who take more interest in romance than in orchidology.
The Woodlands OrchidsFrederick Boyle
Mr. Sander of St. Albans preserves an interesting relic, the only one as yet connected with the science of orchidology.
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle