pomology

[ poh-mol-uh-jee ]
/ poʊˈmɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

Origin of pomology

From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM pomology

po·mo·log·i·cal [poh-muh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌpoʊ məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective po·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverb po·mol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pomology

pomology
/ (pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit

Derived forms of pomology

pomological (ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective pomologically, adverb pomologist, noun

Word Origin for pomology

C19: from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit