po·mol·o·gy (p -m l  -j )n. The scientific study and cultivation of fruit. [Latin p mum, fruit + -logy.]po  mo·logi·cal (pm-lj -kl) adj.po mo·logi·cal·ly adv.po·mol o·gist n. |
pomology [pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Horticulture) the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit
[from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit]
pomological [ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
pomologically adv
pomologist n
pomology
1. the branch of botany that studies the cultivation of fruit.
2. the science of growing, storing, and processing fruit. — pomologist, n.
See also: Botany
2. the science of growing, storing, and processing fruit. — pomologist, n.
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