Meaning & use
Dendrologist
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A scientist who specializes in the study of trees and woody plants.
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The dendrologist estimated the oak's age by counting its growth rings.
A dendrologist was called in to assess whether the storm-damaged trees could be saved.
A note on using this word
The word combines the Greek "dendron" (tree) with "-logist" (one who studies), the same root seen in "rhododendron" and "philodendron."
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tree scientist
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