pomology

[ poh-mol-uh-jee ]

/ poʊˈmɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

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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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Examples from the Web for pomology

From these States, more particularly Oregon, several meritorious cherries have been added to pomology.
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
They are either recorded in other works on pomology, or have been communicated to me by correspondents.
British Pomology|Robert Hogg
The amateur cultivator may render essential service to pomology by this practice.
Soil Culture|J. H. Walden

So far as now appears it is of no greater value to pomology than the type.
The Pears of New York|U. P. Hedrick

British Dictionary definitions for pomology

pomology

/ (pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

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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