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Botany

/ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.
  2. The plant life of a geographical area; flora.
  3. The properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group.
  4. (countable) A botanical treatise or study, especially of a particular system of botany or that of a particular place.

Example Sentences

the botany of Greenland

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What does botany mean?

Botany means (uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants..

What is a synonym for botany?

Common synonyms include phytology.

What is the opposite of botany?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use botany in a sentence?

the botany of Greenland

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