pomology
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pomology
From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy
Example Sentences
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Cirone grew up in San Luis Obispo and graduated from Cal Poly with a degree in pomology, or fruit science.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
The event would prove to be momentous in the annals of American pomology, though no one realized it at the time, including him.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2014
Writers on pomology make little reference to this nut, but according to Mr. Fuller, nurserymen's catalogs listed hazel varieties all through the early part of the last century.
From Northern Nut Growers Association, report of the proceedings at the sixth annual meeting Rochester, New York, September 1 and 2, 1915 by Northern Nut Growers Association
It is written by one whose labors upon this subject are known as well abroad as here, and who has won the applause of all who regard pomology as worthy of an earnest support.
From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
Success in many branches of horticulture and pomology, depends upon attention to the habits of insects.
From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.
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