pomology
[poh-mol-uh-jee]
noun
the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.
Origin of pomology
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Related Words for pomology
horticulture, ecology, anatomy, cytology, phytology, taxonomy, morphology, genetics, pathology, physiology, dendrology, floristics, phytogeographyExamples from the Web for pomology
Historical Examples of pomology
In pomology, in particular, the fruits must be closely studied.
The Cherries of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
Of Dutch origin; first described in the Pomology of Knoop in 1766.
The Pears of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
So far as now appears it is of no greater value to pomology than the type.
The Pears of New YorkU. P. Hedrick
Seventy-nine books on grapes enrich the pomology of North America, not counting numerous state and national publications.
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
This is an old continental variety, but has been very little noticed by writers on Pomology.
British PomologyRobert Hogg
pomology
noun
Word Origin for pomology
C19: from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit
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