palynology

palynology Definition

paly·nol·ogy (pal′i näl′ə jē)

noun

the study of living or fossil plant spores and pollen

Etymology: < Gr palynein, to strew, sprinkle (< palē, fine meal, dust < IE base *pel-, dust, meal > L pollen) + -logy

palynology Related Forms

pal′y·no·log′i·cal (-nə läj′i kəl) adjective pal′y·nol′o·gist noun

palynology Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

forensic: He is a specialist in environmental archeology and forensic palynology.

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