paleopalynology

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noun

The branch of palynology concerned with the study of ancient pollens and spores, rather than with those still extant.

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Meanings

nounpaleopalynology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe branch of palynology concerned with the study of ancient pollens and spores, rather than with those still extant.

Origin

From paleo- (“ancient”) + palynology.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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