pomology

American  

[poh-mol-uh-jee] / poʊˈmɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

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pomology British  

/ ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl, pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• pomologist
  noun
• pomological
  adjective
• pomologically
  adverb

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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pomology

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

This is the first book in the English language which has ever made the attempt at a complete and comprehensive treatment of systematic pomology.

From Your Plants Plain and Practical Directions for the Treatment of Tender and Hardy Plants in the House and in the Garden by Sheehan, James

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

Extensive experiments are being carried on in plant-breeding, pomology, vegetable gardening, arboriculture and ornamental horticulture, and in the course of time a lot of valuable information will be gathered.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by Latham, A. W.