"planthropology" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: planthropologies [plural]
Etymology: Coined by anthropologist Natasha Myers, from plant + anthropology Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Natasha Myers|nobycat=1|occ=anthropologist}} Coined by anthropologist Natasha Myers, {{blend|en|plant|anthropology|notext=1}} plant + anthropology Head templates: {{en-noun}} planthropology (plural planthropologies)
  1. The study of plants in order to understand their relationships to humans and human culture. Categories (topical): Anthropology

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