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botany

bot·a·ny [ bótt'nee ] (plural bot·a·nies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of plants: the scientific study of plants

2. plant life of area: the plant life that exists within a particular area

3. biological characteristics of plant: the biological description of a plant or group of plants

[Late 17th century. <botanical]
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