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
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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
I spoke of it to a poor laborer, who, with one foot on his spade and an elbow on its handle, stood listening to the two doctors of pomology.
From The Lily of the Valley by Katharine Prescott Wormeley
Daughters of— American Revolution, 428 Liberty, 428 St. George, 428 Veterans, 428 Day, Mrs. M.B.R., report of, on pomology, 479 Day nursery, 421 Dedication, exercises of, 383 Dedication day: Address by Hon. D.R.
From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
It is hoped that American students of pomology will appreciate the efforts which have been made in their behalf.
From American Pomology Apples by J. A. Warder
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