pomology

pomology (poh-MOL-uh-jee) - n., the study of fruit and fruit cultivation.


Or if you prefer, the science of same. Coined in 1818 in New (aka Scientific) Latin from Latin pōmum, fruit + -ology, study of (from Greek lógos, account/narrative). Here's a fruit being studied:


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(Okay, yes, I am being silly.)

---L.