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Definition of: botany
(bot′ə·nē) noun plural ·nies
1. That division of biology which treats of plants with reference to their structure, functions, classification, etc.
2. The total plant life of a country, region, zone, etc.: the botany of Oceania.
3. The characteristics of a group of plants treated collectively: the botany of orchids.
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