palynology noun. [palɪ'nɒlǝdʒi] M20.
[from Greek palunein sprinkle (cf. palē fine meal = Latin POLLEN) + -OLOGY.]
The branch of science that deals with the structure and dispersal of pollen grains and other spores, as indicators of plant geography or taxonomy, means of dating geological formations or archaeological remains, or causative agents of allergic reactions.

■ palyno'logical adjective M20.

■ palyno'logically adverb M20.

■ palynologist noun M20.

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