hippology

[hi-pol-uh-jee] /hɪˈpɒl ə dʒi/

noun

the study of horses.

Origin of hippology

1850-1855

First recorded in 1850-55; hippo- + -logy

Related forms

hippological

[hip-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌhɪp əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ (Show IPA), adjective

hippologist, noun

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Contemporary definitions for hippologist

noun

the study of horses

Word Origin

Greek hippos 'horse'

Usage Note

adj. hippological, n. hippologist

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