— palynological /pal'euh nl oj"i keuhl/ , adj. — palynologically , adv. — palynologist , n.
/pal'euh nol"euh jee/ , n.
the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
[ 1940-45; palýn ( ein ) to sprinkle, scatter (akin to pále dust, L pollen; see POLLEN) + -O- + -LOGY ]