biophilately

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noun

The collection or study of postage stamps and other philatelic material thematically related to biology (animals, plants etc.).

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounbiophilately (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountablehobbiesThe collection or study of postage stamps and other philatelic material thematically related to biology (animals, plants etc.).

    For instance, Philately is the most popular hobby of the world. Hence, introducing biophilately in the agenda of the concerned NGO will enhance its success in its aims. Spotting animals, birds, plants, insects, etc. on stamps may provide interested people with an efficient media of education […]

    1990, Desh Bandhu, Harjit Singh, A. K. Maitra, editors, Environmental Education and Sustainable Development, New Delhi: Indian Environmental Society, page 486
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    A recent addition to the list of Life Members of the Wilson Ornithological Society is Dr. John T. Emlen, Professor of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin. […] He has three sons, all of whom are students of biology, and besides his professional work finds time to devote to conservation matters, as well as photography and biophilately.

    1966 March, “New Life Member”, in The Wilson Bulletin, volume 78, number 1, page 120

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