pomology

po·mol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poh-mol-uh-jee]
- /poʊˈmɒl ə dʒi/
- /poˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-mol-uh-jee]
- /poʊˈmɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of pomology word

noun pomology the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing. 1
noun pomology the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit 0
noun pomology the science of fruit cultivation 0

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Origin of pomology

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810-20. See pome, -o-, -logy

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Parts of speech for Pomology

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pomology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pomology

noun pomology

botany — Botany is the scientific study of plants.
cytologies — the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.
cytology — the study of plant and animal cells, including their structure, function, and formation
dendrology — the branch of botany that is concerned with the natural history of trees and shrubs
floristics — the study of the distribution, number, types, and relationships of plant species in an area or areas.

All 8 Synonyms of pomology