botany
n. uncountablen. the scientific study of plants. It covers everything from tiny mosses to giant trees.
n. the branch of biology concerned with the study of plant life, including structure, growth, and classification.
She loves botany and grows many rare plants.
The university offers a degree in botany for students interested in plant science.
Modern botany combines traditional field observation with molecular genetics to understand plant evolution.
First attested in 1696: Back-formation from botanic.
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Last updated May 4, 2026