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One learned about algæ; a student of algology.

The study or science of algæ or seaweeds.

The study or treatment of diseases of the mind.

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

ambitious to be or to do something. I was not ambitious of seeing this ceremony. Evelyn. Studious of song, and yet ambitious not to sing in vain. Cowper.

Mystical interpretations or studies, esp. of the Scriptures. L. Addison.

; as, he answered my claim upon him; the servant answered the bell. This proud king . . . studies day and night To answer all the debts he owes unto you. Shak.

The science or study of human generation, or the origin and development of man.

The science of man; -- sometimes used in a limited sense to mean the study of man as an object of natural history, or as an animal.

The art of discovering or judging of a man's character, passions. and inclinations from a study of his visible features. [R.]

Character of an antiquary; study or love of antiquities. Warburton.

One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity.

A student of bees. [R.] Emerson.

The scientific or systematic study of honey bees.

one's self; assiduous effort; close attention; as, to injure the health by application to study. Had his application been equal to his talents, his progress night have been greater. J. Jay.

One who is versed in, or studies, arachnology.

One who makes trees his study, or who is versed in the knowledge of trees. Howell.

The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.

The Grecian Archipelago, or Ægean Sea, separating Greece from Asia Minor. It is studded with a vast number of small islands.

Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor.