word
phenology
feh-NOL-oh-jee
fɪˈnɒlədʒiListen
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Syllable breakdown
phenology
Dictionary meaning
The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.
History and origin
Greek phainein (to appear) + -logy.
Examples
- Phenology data showed that spring blooms were occurring two weeks earlier.
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