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bryology

Pronunciation: /brʌɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definition of bryology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of mosses and liverworts.

Derivatives

bryological

Pronunciation: /-əˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

bryologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek bruon 'moss' + -logy

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