Etymology

palynological

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to palynology. Full definition →

First used 20th c.Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English palynology
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  1. Englishpalynology
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todaypalynological

From palynology + -ical.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Of or pertaining to palynology.

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