Xylology (zaɪˈlɒlədʒɪ) is the scientific study of wood. It is somewhat similar to Dendrochronology[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrochronology] (ˌdɛndrəʊkrəˈnɒlədʒi.)
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The word 'xylology' is a botanical term, along with being classified as a noun.
Xylology deals specifically with the gross and minute structure of wood. [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xylology]
== Etymology ==
The word xylology is composed of 'xylo-' (coming from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning 'wood'), and '-logy', meaning 'the study of' or 'the science of'. [https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/197643]
== Trivia ==
'Xylology' is often regarded as a rare term, as it is an extremely niche branch of an otherwise common dendrochronology.
