algistとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

algist (複数形 algists)

1. One who studies algae and seaweed.
   • 1820 April, H. Christ. Lyngbye, “Account of a new Arrangement of the Algae”, in The Edinburgh philosophical journal, volume 2, number 4, page 287:

     We cannot conclude this short notice, without expressing a hope, that our celebrated algist Dawson Turner, now that his great work on Fuci is finished, will be induced to publish his views in regard to their arrangement.

   • 1869, The Pall Mall Budget:

     Scientific algists are botanizing among the sea-weeds at a great expenditure of gloves.