Meaning & use
botany
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the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, and classification.
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She majored in botany, focusing on the adaptations of desert plants.
The botany course required weekly trips to the university greenhouse.
A note on using this word
A branch of biology; the person who studies it is called a 'botanist.'
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