| 释义 |
bot·a·ny
I. \ˈbät(ə)nē, -ni\ noun
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Etymology: from botanical, after such pairs as English astronomical: astronomy
1. : the science of plants : the branch of biology dealing with plant life
2.
a. : plant life (as of a given region)
< the botany of this section >
b. : the properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group
< the botany of the orchid >
3. : a botanical treatise or study; especially : a particular system of botany
< carefully analyzing the earliest botanies >
II. noun
or botany wool
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Etymology: Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia
: a fine grade of usually merino wool for yarns and fabrics and obtained chiefly from Australia |