conchology

[ kong-kol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks.

conchology

/ ˌkɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study and collection of mollusc shells

Derived Forms

• conˈchologist, noun
• conchological, adjective

Other Words From

• con·cho·log·i·cal [kong-k, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• concho·logi·cal·ly adverb
• con·cholo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conchology¹

1770–80; conch + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

The vicinity had been carefully scanned for its drift specimens, and fresh-water conchology.

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Its sides produce many species to enrich our fresh-water Conchology.

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The fresh-water conchology of the lakes and rivers visited was often attractive, when other objects excited little interest.

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He was a faithful student of natural science, devoting himself especially to ornithology and conchology.

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The species described in Mineral Conchology are found in the blue marl, at Folkstone, and in the chalk.

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