botanophile

/bɒtəˈnɒfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a great fondness for botany and plants.

“As a botanophile, she spent her free time tending to her extensive garden.”

2. noun

One who studies or has a deep interest in botany.

“The botanophile’s extensive knowledge of rare plant species was impressive.”

Synonyms

  • botanist
  • hortophile
  • plant enthusiast

Antonyms

  • hortiphobe
  • plant hater