agronome

noun

ag·​ro·​nome
ˈagrəˌnōm
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Russian or French; Russian agronom, from French agronome, from agronomie, after such pairs as French astronomie astronomy : astronome astronomer

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agronome was in 1776

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“Agronome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agronome. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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