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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
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botanies |
| definition 1: |
the branch of biological science that deals with the classification and study of plants.
She chose to study botany because she'd always been fascinated with the structure of plants. |
| definition 2: |
the plant life of a particular region or landform; flora.
The scientists set out to explore the botany of the swamp. |
| definition 3: |
the biological phenomena characteristic of a particular plant group.
Our understanding of the botany of tomatoes has helped us grow hardier plants. |
| definition 4: |
a book on the identification and use of plants or plant products.
The plant was unfamiliar to her, but she was able to identify it from her botany. |
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