pomology

[poh-mol-uh-jee]

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noun

the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

Origin of pomology

From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy

Related formspo·mo·log·i·cal

[poh-muh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌpoʊ məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivepo·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpo·mol·o·gist, noun

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Related Words for pomology

horticulture, ecology, anatomy, cytology, phytology, pomology, taxonomy, morphology, genetics, pathology, physiology, dendrology, floristics, phytogeography

Examples from the Web for pomology

Historical Examples of pomology

In pomology, in particular, the fruits must be closely studied.
The Cherries of New York
U. P. Hedrick
Of Dutch origin; first described in the Pomology of Knoop in 1766.
The Pears of New York
U. P. Hedrick
So far as now appears it is of no greater value to pomology than the type.
The Pears of New York
U. P. Hedrick
Seventy-nine books on grapes enrich the pomology of North America, not counting numerous state and national publications.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
This is an old continental variety, but has been very little noticed by writers on Pomology.
British Pomology
Robert Hogg

British Dictionary definitions for pomology

pomology

noun

the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit

Derived Formspomological (ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepomologically, adverbpomologist, noun

Word Origin for pomology

C19: from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit

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