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botanize

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒtənʌɪz/

(also botanise)
Definition of botanize

verb

[no object] (usually as noun botanizing)
  • study plants, especially in their natural habitat: I’d always be scheming to go off birdwatching or botanizing

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin botanizare, from Greek botanizein 'gather plants', from botanē 'plant'

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