botanist

/ˈbɑtənɪst/
noun
  1. A scientist who studies plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, and classification.
    • The botanist discovered a new species of orchid in the rainforest.
    • As a botanist, she spends most of her time examining how different plants adapt to dry climates.
    • My uncle is a botanist who works at the local botanical garden.
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