1. a person who studies herbs, especially their properties, uses, and cultivation
Usage: also called herbalist in common usage; may refer to someone with academic training or practical experience

Examples

• The herbologist identified several medicinal plants in the garden.
• She consulted with a herbologist to learn about traditional plant remedies.
• The herbologist's research focused on the healing properties of native herbs.
• Many herbologists combine scientific study with practical knowledge of plant cultivation.