pteridology

noun

pter·i·dol·o·gy ˌter-ə-ˈdä-lə-jē

: the study of ferns

pteridological

ˌter-ə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl

adjective

pteridologist

ˌter-ə-ˈdä-lə-jist

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pteridology was in 1855

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“Pteridology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pteridology. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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