First Known Use: 1944
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palynology
noun pal·y·nol·o·gy \ˌpa-lə-ˈnä-lə-jē\
Definition of PALYNOLOGY
: a branch of science dealing with pollen and spores
— pal·y·no·log·i·cal \-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ also pal·y·no·log·ic \-jik\ adjective
— pal·y·no·log·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— pal·y·nol·o·gist \-ˈnä-lə-jist\ noun
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Origin of PALYNOLOGY
Greek palynein to sprinkle, from palē fine meal
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