conchology

[ kong-kol-uh-jee ]

/ kɒŋˈkɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks.

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Origin of conchology

1770–80; conch + -o- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM conchology

con·cho·log·i·cal

[kong-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒŋ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivecon·cho·log·i·cal·ly, adverbcon·chol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby conchology

Conchita, concho-, Conchobar, conchoid, conchoidal, conchology, Conchos, conchy, concierge, conciliar, conciliate

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How to use conchology in a sentence

The vicinity had been carefully scanned for its drift specimens, and fresh-water conchology.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820|Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Its sides produce many species to enrich our fresh-water Conchology.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820|Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The fresh-water conchology of the lakes and rivers visited was often attractive, when other objects excited little interest.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820|Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
He was a faithful student of natural science, devoting himself especially to ornithology and conchology.
Siam|George B. Bacon

The species described in Mineral Conchology are found in the blue marl, at Folkstone, and in the chalk.
A Conchological Manual|George Brettingham Sowerby

British Dictionary definitions for conchology

conchology

/ (kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study and collection of mollusc shells

Derived forms of conchology

conchological (ˌkɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveconchologist, noun

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