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algology

[ al-gol-uh-jee ]
/ ælˈgɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of botany dealing with algae.

Nearby words

  1. algoid,
  2. algol,
  3. algolagnia,
  4. algological,
  5. algologically,
  6. algometer,
  7. algometric,
  8. algonkian,
  9. algonkin,
  10. algonquian

Origin of algology

First recorded in 1840–50; alg(ae) + -o- + -logy
Related formsal·go·log·i·cal [al-guh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌæl gəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveal·go·log·i·cal·ly, adverbal·gol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for algology (1 of 2)

algology

1
/ (ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of biology concerned with the study of algae
Derived Formsalgological (ˌælɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivealgologically, adverbalgologist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for algology (2 of 2)

algology

2
/ (ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the study of pain

Word Origin for algology

from Greek algos pain
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