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In some senses, batologist is marked as colloquial, humorous. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERB + BATOLOGIST
consider, hunting-ground, use
BATOLOGIST + NOUN
chiropterologist
noun
A botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.
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.
Now that you know, you might consider yourself a batologist, one who studies blackberries and other brambles.
noun
Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal).
Ultimately, the choice of whether to use batologist or chiropterologist may come down to personal preference. […] After exploring the differences between batologists and chiropterologists, it is clear that these two terms refer to distinct fields of study within the broader discipline of biology.
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.
WiktionaryNow that you know, you might consider yourself a batologist, one who studies blackberries and other brambles.
WiktionaryUltimately, the choice of whether to use batologist or chiropterologist may come down to personal preference. […] After exploring the differences between batologists and chiropterologists, it is clear
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In some senses, batologist is marked as colloquial, humorous. Watch for register when choosing this word.