Botanize

Alternative forms

• botanise

Origin

From botany + -ize.

Full definition of botanize

Verb

1. To do the work of a botanist; as to inventory the plant life in an area.1770: Dr Solander and Myself were botanizing — Joseph Banks, The Endeavour Journal of Sir Joseph Banks, entry for 1770 January 22. http://gutenberg.net.au/plusfifty.html#banks