batologist

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒlədʒɪst

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek βάτος (bátos, “bramble”) +‎ -ologist.

Noun

batologist (plural batologists)

1. A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
   • 1898, Journal of Botany, volume 36:

     The brambles were backward this season, and I could do little with them ; but I am sure that this part of Ireland is a good hunting-ground for the batologist.

Etymology 2

From bat +‎ -ologist.

Noun

batologist (plural batologists)

1. (colloquial or humorous) Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal).

Synonyms

• chiropterologist