Meaning & Definition of word "Botany"

Botany

/ˈbɒtəni/

noun:

  • 1. the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, growth, and classification.
    • Example: She decided to major in botany to explore her passion for plant life.
  • 2. the plant life of a particular region or environment.
    • Example: The botany of the rainforest is incredibly diverse, with thousands of species yet to be classified.
  • 3. a treatise on or book about plants.
    • Example: 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 of botany

Meaning: Botany as a euphemism for cannabis.

Example Sentence: He's really into botany lately; he's studying various strains.

Meaning: The study of 'herbal' remedies or plants with psychoactive properties.

Example Sentence: She went to a workshop on botany to learn about herbal healing.