batology
The scientific study of plants in the genus Rubus, commonly known as bramblesThe scientific study of plants in the genus Rubus, commonly known as brambles.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The scientific study of plants in the genus Rubus, commonly known as brambles.
(colloquial, humorous, uncountable)The study of bats (the flying mammal).
Origin
From Ancient Greek βάτος (bátos, “blackberry”) + -ology. Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.From Ancient Greek βάτος (bátos, “blackberry”) + -ology.
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedbatologist
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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