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ethnobotany

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The scientific study of the relationships between people and plants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: biology, botany, human-sciences, natural-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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noun

Meaning 2

The scientific study of traditional medicinal plants used by various ethnic groups.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: etnobotànica — scientific study
  • Finnish: etnobotaniikka — scientific study
  • German: Ethnobotanik — scientific study