paleobotanist en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)der. English paleo- English botanist English paleobotanist From paleo- + botanist.
Meanings
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A botanist who specializes in paleobotany; someone who studies plant fossils.
How and when the earliest plants made the first move on to land is always a hot topic for palaeobotanists.
2018 March 23, Susannah Lydon, The Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| palaeobotanist | alternative | lexicographic | |
| paleobotanists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |