plural botanies
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life
b
: the properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group
3
: a botanical treatise or study
especially
: a particular system of botany
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With a background in botany; a fascination with travel, history and the explorer’s lifestyle, and captivated by the charm of the tropical and sub-tropical landscapes, the collaboration was envisaged around the idea of creating a home away from home.
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Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024
Lights throughout can be adjusted for maximum relaxation, and treatments inspired by local botany populate the spa menu.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
What do the drawings reveal about the illustrator’s understanding of botany, astronomy, and biology?
—Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
With a background in botany; a fascination with travel, history and the explorer’s lifestyle, and captivated by the charm of the tropical and sub-tropical landscapes, the collaboration was envisaged around the idea of creating a home away from home.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
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botany
noun
bot·a·ny
ˈbät-ᵊn-e 
ˈbät-ne
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life (as of a given region)
b
: the biology of a plant or plant group
Medical Definition
botany
noun
bot·a·ny
ˈbät-ᵊn-ē, ˈbät-nē
plural botanies
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life
b
: the properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group
3
: a botanical treatise or study
especially
: a particular system of botany
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