ichthyology
the branch of zoology dealing with fishes.
Origin of ichthyology
1Other words from ichthyology
- ich·thy·o·log·ic [ik-thee-uh-loj-ik], /ˌɪk θi əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, ich·thy·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- ich·thy·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- ich·thy·ol·o·gist, noun
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How to use ichthyology in a sentence
From his description the ichthyologist Walbaum, in 1792, named it probatocephalus, which being translated means "sheep head."
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallSome ichthyologist may show a distinction without a difference.
A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. | William Chauncey BartlettYour replacement, who calls himself an ichthyologist, has only one talent that pertains to fish—he drinks like one.
Tabby | Winston MarksIt was first described by the Cuban ichthyologist Poey, in 1860, from Cuban waters.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallThere were at least fifteen different species which nothing short of an ichthyologist could enumerate correctly.
Blown to Bits | R.M. Ballantyne
British Dictionary definitions for ichthyology
/ (ˌɪkθɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
the study of the physiology, history, economic importance, etc, of fishes
Derived forms of ichthyology
- ichthyologic (ˌɪkθɪəˈlɒdʒɪk) or ichthyological, adjective
- ichthyologically, adverb
- ichthyologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for ichthyology
[ ĭk′thē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of fish.
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