Batologist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Batologist is a noun meaning A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
Meaning
A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
More Meanings
- (colloquial or humorous) Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal).
Example Sentences
Now that you know, you might consider yourself a batologist, one who studies blackberries and other brambles.
The brambles were backward this season, and I could do little with them ; but I am sure that this part of Ireland is a good hunting-ground for the batologist.
Ultimately, the choice of whether to use batologist or chiropterologist may come down to personal preference. […] After exploring the differences between batologists and chiropterologists, it is clear that these two terms refer to distinct fields of study within the broader discipline of biology.
Word Forms
- batologists
Synonyms for batologist
Depending on context, synonyms include chiropterologist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bryologist, parabotanist, botanophile, brachiopodist, geobotanist, botanophilist.
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