phycology
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


phy·col·o·gy

noun \fī-ˈkä-lə-jē\

Definition of PHYCOLOGY

: the study or science of algae —called also algology
phy·co·log·i·cal \ˌfī-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
phy·col·o·gist \fī-ˈkä-lə-jist\ noun

First Known Use of PHYCOLOGY

circa 1847

phy·col·o·gy

noun \-jē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural phy·col·o·gies

Medical Definition of PHYCOLOGY

: the study or science of algae
phy·co·log·i·cal \ˌfī-kə-ˈläj-i-kəl\ adjective

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Phycomyces
Previous Word in the Dictionary: phycoerythrin
All Words Near: phycology

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up phycology? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More