algology

[ al-gol-uh-jee ]
/ ælˈgɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of botany dealing with algae.

Origin of algology

First recorded in 1840–50; alg(ae) + -o- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM algology

al·go·log·i·cal [al-guh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌæl gəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective al·go·log·i·cal·ly, adverb al·gol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby algology

algodystrophy, algogenic, algoid, algol, algolagnia, algology, algometer, algonkian, algonkin, algonquian, algonquin

British Dictionary definitions for algologist (1 of 2)

algology 1
/ (ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of biology concerned with the study of algae

Derived forms of algology

algological (ˌælɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective algologically, adverb algologist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for algologist (2 of 2)

algology 2
/ (ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the study of pain

Word Origin for algology

from Greek algos pain