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pomological

pomological

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The study of fruit and the trees that grow it
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒməˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: pomológico
  • The American Pomological Society was the premier national organization for fruit growers; the frequency with which Prosper addressed the society and his selection as president indicated his status as a national leader in his field.
  • Pomological Society
  • American Pomological

Examples

  • Not only did Berckmans hold office in horticultural and pomological organizations, he was mentioned for various political offices as well.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Similarly, Johnny's pomological labors connect him to a larger community of settlers and make the wilderness both useful and beautiful.

    Academic text (2012)

  • In 1891, he was president of the American Pomological Society, following in the footsteps of his father, Louis, who had held the same post in the late 1850s.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Its prestige in the horticultural world was such that the American Pomological Society called Fruitland Nursery "the Southland horticultural Mecca."

    Academic text (2015)

  • The book provides insights into pomological practices, helping farmers grow better fruit trees.

  • Her research focused on pomological techniques that enhance the flavor and yield of apples.

  • The conference featured discussions on pomological advancements in organic fruit cultivation.

Surface Forms

pomological positive

Morphology

pomological = pomology (transparent) = pomology + ical

Standard adjectival formation from the noun 'pomology' (pomology + -ical) yields 'pomological', so the relation is clear to learners who know the base.

Etymology

The word pomological comes from the Latin root pomum, which means 'fruit', and the common ending -logy, which means 'study', as in biology. So pomological simply means the science of fruit and fruit trees.