palynology Syllabification: (pal·y·nol·o·gy)Pronunciation: /ˌpaləˈnäləjē/Definition of palynology noun the study of pollen grains and other spores, especially as found in archaeological or geological deposits. Derivatives palynologicalPronunciation: /-nəˈläjikəl/ adjective palynologistPronunciation: /-jist/ noun Origin: 1940s: from Greek palunein 'sprinkle' + -logypalynology in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of palynology in the British & World English dictionary
