insectology

[ in-sek-tol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɪn sɛkˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Nearby words

insectile, insectivora, insectivore, insectivorous, insectivorous bat, insectology, insecure, insecurity, inselberg, inseminate, insemination

Origin of insectology

First recorded in 1760–70; insect + -o- + -logy

Related forms

in·sec·tol·o·ger, noun

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