botany
noun/ˈbɒtəni/
Frequency rank: #8,740 most common English word
Meaning
the scientific study of plants.
Example sentence
She decided to study botany because she was fascinated by the diversity of plant life on Earth.
Synonyms & related words
- phytology
- horticulture
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