pteridologist


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pter·i·dol·o·gy

 (tĕr′ĭ-dŏl′ə-jē)
n.
The study of ferns and other pteridophytes.
[Greek pteris, pterid-, fern (from pteron, feather, wing; see pet- in Indo-European roots) + -logy.]
pter′i·do·log′i·cal (-də-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) adj.
pter′i·dol′o·gist n.
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Noun1.pteridologist - an expert in the study of ferns
expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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