botanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To do the work of a botanist, as to inventory the plant life in an area and to collect plants for research purposes.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒtənaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-botanize.wav

Word forms

botanize botanizes botanizing botanized botanise

Etymology

From botany + -ize.

Derived words

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