ALGOLOGY

phycology, algology

(noun) the branch of botany that studies algae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

algology (uncountable)

The branch of botany dealing with algae.

Synonyms

• phycology

Etymology 2

Noun

algology (uncountable)

The medical treatment of pain as practiced in Greece and Turkey.

Source: Wiktionary


Al*gol"o*gy, n. Etym: [L. alga seaweed + -logy.] (Bot.)

Definition: The study or science of algæ or seaweeds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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