agrostologist


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ag·ros·tol·o·gy

 (ăg′rə-stŏl′ə-jē)
n.
The study of grasses.
[Greek agrōstis, a kind of wild grass (from agros, field; see agro-) + -logy.]
ag′ros·tol′o·gist n.
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agrostologist

(ˌæɡrəˈstɒlədʒɪst)
n
a person who specializes in agrostology
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