herbology

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Standard/həɹˈbɒlədʒi/

noun

The study of herbs and their medical properties, especially when combined

OriginAncient Greek λόγος (lógos) ← Proto-Hellenic *lógos ← Proto-Indo-European *lóǵos →
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Meanings

nounherbology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of herbs and their medical properties, especially when combined

Origin

  1. Englishherb
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leǵ-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*lóǵos
  4. Proto-Hellenic*lógos
  5. Ancient Greekλόγος (lógos)
  6. Englishherbology

From herb + -ology.

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APA

herbology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herbology

MLA

“herbology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herbology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “herbology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herbology.

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