Dendrology
/dɛnˈdrɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The scientific study of trees.
Did you know?The term 'dendrology' is rooted in the Greek word for 'tree', which not only symbolizes life but also the interconnectedness of all living things in ancient philosophy.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δένδρον (dendron)
“tree.”
Late Latin
Latin
dendrologia
“study of trees.”
18th Century
English
dendrology
“the branch of botany dealing with trees.”
Modern English
English
dendrology
“formalized scientific study of trees and woody plants.”
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