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orchidology
[ awr-ki-dol-uh-jee ]
noun
- the branch of botany or horticulture dealing with orchids.
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- orchid·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of orchidology1
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Example Sentences
This brief and vague description may suffice for readers who take more interest in romance than in orchidology.
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And here is a new Brassia just named by the pontiff of orchidology, Professor Reichenbach.
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Savants and professionals have kept the delights of orchidology to themselves as yet.
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I could make out a startling list of the martyrs of orchidology.
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On the roll of martyrs to orchidology, Mr. Pearce stands high.
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