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Translate files Botany
/ˈbɒtəni/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, growth, and classification.
She decided to major in botany to explore her passion for plant life.
the plant life of a particular region or environment.
The botany of the rainforest is incredibly diverse, with thousands of species yet to be classified.
a treatise on or book about plants.
The professor published a comprehensive botany that included detailed illustrations of local flora.
Etymology
From Latin 'botanica', from Greek 'botanikos' meaning 'of herbs'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
botanical garden
A garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation, and display of a wide range of plants.
botanical name
The scientific name of a plant, typically in Latin.
botanical medicine
The use of plants for medicinal purposes.
Related Words
horticulture
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
phytology
Another term for botany, the study of plants.
floristics
The study of the distribution and identification of plant species.
Slang Meanings
Botany as a euphemism for cannabis.
He's really into botany lately; he's studying various strains.
The study of 'herbal' remedies or plants with psychoactive properties.
She went to a workshop on botany to learn about herbal healing.