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pomology

[ poh-mol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.


pomology

/ ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl; pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit
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Derived Forms

  • dzˈDZDz, noun
  • pomological, adjective
  • ˌdzˈDz, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ··Dz·· [poh-m, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • m·Dzi·· adverb
  • ·DZo· noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pomology1

From the New Latin word ōDZDz, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pomology1

C19: from New Latin ōDZDz, from Latin ōܳ apple, fruit
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The event would prove to be momentous in the annals of American pomology, though no one realized it at the time, including him.

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They grow trees largely for the pleasure of it; and their gardens are built amidst surroundings which would make commercial pomology laugh at itself.

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Classification is the great need of our pomology, and, indeed, it is almost a new idea to many American readers.

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The subjects of our discourse were pomology, horticulture, botany, entomology, in all of which Deodatus seemed to be well versed; in everything pertaining to gardens and cattle-breeding he had reached a high standard.

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The amateur cultivator may render essential service to pomology by this practice.

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