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orchidology

/awr-ki-dol-uh-jee/US // ˌɔr kɪˈdɒl ə dʒi //

兰花学,兰学,兰科

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the branch of botany or horticulture dealing with orchids.

Examples

  • This brief and vague description may suffice for readers who take more interest in romance than in orchidology.

  • And here is a new Brassia just named by the pontiff of orchidology, Professor Reichenbach.

  • Savants and professionals have kept the delights of orchidology to themselves as yet.

  • I could make out a startling list of the martyrs of orchidology.

  • On the roll of martyrs to orchidology, Mr. Pearce stands high.