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batologist en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βάτος (bátos, “bramble”) + -ologist.

Meanings

1. A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
   • The brambles were backward this season, and I could do little with them ; but I am sure that this part of Ireland is a good hunting-ground for the batologist. 1898, Journal of Botany, volume 36:
   • Now that you know, you might consider yourself a batologist, one who studies blackberries and other brambles. 2013 August 7, Suzan Bellincampi, “Batty Batologist”, in Vineyard Gazette:

Forms

batologist en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From bat + -ologist.

Meanings

1. (colloquial, humorous) Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal).
   • Ultimately, the choice of whether to use batologist or chiropterologist may come down to personal preference. […] After exploring the differences between batologists and chiropterologists, it is clear that these two terms refer to distinct fields of study within the broader discipline of biology. 2023 August 11, “Batologist vs Chiropterologist: Decoding Common Word Mix-Ups”, in The Content Authority:

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Synonyms

chiropterologist