pomiculture

[ poh-mi-kuhl-cher ]

noun

1. the growing or cultivation of fruit.

pomiculture

/ ˈpɒmɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the cultivation of fruit

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomiculture¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from Latin pōmum “fruit tree, fruit” + culture ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomiculture¹

C19: from Latin pōmum apple, fruit + culture

Example Sentences

My lord, the author of 'Pomaria Britannica' and 'The Elegant Art of Pomiculture as applied to Landscape Gardening,' was a quantity he could safely neglect.

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