phycology
|phy-col-o-gy|
C2
/faɪˈkɒlədʒi/
study of algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phycology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phykos,' where 'phykos' meant 'seaweed.'
Historical Evolution
'phykos' transformed into the Latin word 'phycologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phycology.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of seaweed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of algae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of botany concerned with the study of algae.
She decided to specialize in phycology during her graduate studies.
Synonyms
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