batologist

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒlədʒɪst

Etymology 1

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

Noun

batologist (plural batologists)

  1. A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
    • 1898, Journal of Botany, volume 36:
      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.

Etymology 2

From bat +‎ -ologist.

Noun

batologist (plural batologists)

  1. (colloquial or humorous) Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal).
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