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pteridology

Syllabification: (pter·i·dol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /ˌterəˈdäləjē/
Definition of pteridology

noun

  • the study of ferns and related plants.

Derivatives

pteridological

Pronunciation: /-dlˈäjikəl/
adjective

pteridologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek pteris, pterid- 'fern' + -logy

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