botany

Definitions


[ˈbɒtəni], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Greek botanē ‘plant’ + -y


[ˈbɒtəni], (Noun)

Definitions:
- merino wool, especially from Australia


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Origin:
mid 19th century: named after Botany Bay, from where the wool originally came




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