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ethnobotany

noun

  1. science of the study of plants in relation to their use by humans
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noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἔθνος (éthnos)der. English ethno- English botany English ethnobotany From ethno- + botany.

  1. The scientific study of the relationships between people and plants.
  2. The scientific study of traditional medicinal plants used by various ethnic groups.