botany — the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːtəni/
Korean meaning: 식물학 (식물의 구조, 성장, 번식, 신진대사, 분류를 연구하는 과학)
Korean pronunciation: **바**터니
Example Sentences
- The botany club went on a field trip to identify mysterious plants that turned out to be just weeds.
- His knowledge of botany helped him create a beautiful garden.
- The botany exam was so difficult that students started talking to their houseplants for luck.
botany
NOUN//ˈbɑːtəni//
the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and classification
A scientist conducts detailed botany research on plant specimens in the laboratory
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Origin
From Greek 'botanē' meaning 'plant' or 'herb', derived from 'botánē' related to grazing and plants. The suffix '-y' was added to create a noun meaning 'the study of plants'.
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“The botany club went on a field trip to identify mysterious plants that turned out to be just weeds.”
“His knowledge of botany helped him create a beautiful garden.”
“The botany exam was so difficult that students started talking to their houseplants for luck.”
“Modern botany combines traditional plant studies with genetic research.”
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