Palynology

Origin

From Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, "I sprinkle, scatter"), from πάλη (pálē, "fine meal, dust") and -logy.

Noun

1. (science) The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in rocks.

Derived terms

• melissopalynology
• neopalynology
• paleopalynology
• palynological
• palynologist