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Agronomist

[uh-gron-uh-mee] Origin

a·gron·o·my

[uh-gron-uh-mee]
noun
the science of soil management and the production of field crops.
Also, ag·ro·nom·ics [ag-ruh-nom-iks] .


Origin:
1805–15; agro- + -nomy

ag·ro·nom·ic, ag·ro·nom·i·cal, adjective
ag·ro·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb
a·gron·o·mist, noun
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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agronomy (əˈɡrɒnəmɪ)
 
n
the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production
 
a'gronomist
 
n

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Word Origin & History

agronomy
"science of land management for crop production," 1814, from Fr. agronomie, from Gk. agronomos "rural," from agros "field" (see acre) + -nomos "law or custom, administering," related to nemein "manage" (see numismatics). Related: Agronomist.
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agronomy   (ə-grŏn'ə-mē)  Pronunciation Key 
The scientific study of soil management and crop production, including irrigation and the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
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