pomology

[ poh-mol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

pomology

/ ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl; pɒˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit

Derived Forms

• pomˈologist, noun
• pomological, adjective
• ˌpomoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• po·mo·log·i·cal [poh-m, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• pomo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• po·molo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomology¹

From the New Latin word pōmologia, dating back to 1810–20. See pome, -o-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of pomology¹

C19: from New Latin pōmologia, from Latin pōmum apple, fruit

Example Sentences

The event would prove to be momentous in the annals of American pomology, though no one realized it at the time, including him.

From New York Times

They grow trees largely for the pleasure of it; and their gardens are built amidst surroundings which would make commercial pomology laugh at itself.

From Project Gutenberg

Classification is the great need of our pomology, and, indeed, it is almost a new idea to many American readers.

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The subjects of our discourse were pomology, horticulture, botany, entomology, in all of which Deodatus seemed to be well versed; in everything pertaining to gardens and cattle-breeding he had reached a high standard.

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The amateur cultivator may render essential service to pomology by this practice.

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