agrostological
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/ˌæɡrəˈstɒlədʒɪkəl/
study of grasses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrostological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrostis,' where 'agros' meant 'field' and '-logy' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'agrostis' transformed into the modern English word 'agrostology,' and eventually became the adjective 'agrostological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of grasses,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of grasses.
The agrostological research focused on the classification of different grass species.
Synonyms
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