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| bot·a·ny [ bótt'nee ] (plural bot·a·nies) |
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| Definition: |
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1. study of plants: the scientific study of plants
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2. plant life of area: the plant life that exists within a particular area
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3. biological characteristics of plant: the biological description of a plant or group of plants
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| [Late 17th century. <botanical] |