lepidopterology
[ lep-i-dop-tuh-rol-uh-jee ]
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noun
the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths.
Origin of lepidopterology
1- Also lep·i·dop·ter·y [lep-i-dop-tuh-ree]. /ˌlɛp ɪˈdɒp tə ri/.
Other words from lepidopterology
- lep·i·dop·ter·o·log·i·cal [lep-i-dop-ter-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌlɛp ɪˌdɒp tər əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- lep·i·dop·ter·ist, noun
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