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botany

/-ɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    The branch of science that deals with the study of plants, their growth, their classification, and uses.

  • noun

    The cultivation of plants.


Pronunciation
  1. /-ɪ/



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Rhymes
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drones , tones , gones , mones
Variants
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botanies , botanist , botanists , botany , Botany Bay
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'botanikos', meaning 'pertaining to plants'.


Trivia
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  1. Botany is one of the oldest sciences, with records dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China.

  2. The largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which is native to the rainforests of Indonesia.

  3. The study of botany is often divided into several subdisciplines, including plant taxonomy, plant physiology, and plant ecology.


Related Concepts
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  1. zoology: The scientific study of animals

  2. ecology: The scientific study of interactions among organisms and their environment


Culture
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Botany has played a significant role in human history, from providing food and medicine to serving as a source of inspiration for art and literature. It is also closely linked to the study of ecology and environmental science.

How to Memorize "botany"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a botanical garden with various plants and flowers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'botany' with the image of a plant growing in the ground.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Botany is the study of plants, from roots to blooms'.


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