algist

Etymology

From alga + -ist.

algist means One who studies algae and seaweed. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

noun

One who studies algae and seaweed.“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.”