n. The branch of paleontology that deals with the study of plant fossils.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. That branch of paleontology which treats of fossil plants.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. That department of paleontology which treats of fossil plants, as distinguished from paleozoölogy, or the study of fossil animals; the science or study of fossil plants; geologic botany. Also paleophytology. Compare paleozoölogy.
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n. the study of fossil plants
Word Usage
"During her career, Estella has authored more than 100 scientific publications in the fields of paleobotany, forest history, restoration ecology and environmental quality."