Meaning & use
pomology
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The branch of botany that deals with the cultivation and study of fruit and fruit trees.
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The university's pomology department researches new apple varieties.
He turned his backyard orchard into a lifelong hobby in pomology.
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A specialized field within horticulture, focused specifically on fruit-bearing plants rather than crops or ornamental plants in general.
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