paleology

[ pey-lee-ol-uh-jee or, especially British, pal-e- ]
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noun
  1. the study of antiquities.

Origin of paleology

1
First recorded in 1820–30; paleo- + -logy

Other words from paleology

  • pa·le·o·log·i·cal [pey-lee-uh-loj-i-kuhl or, especially British, pal-ee-], /ˌpeɪ li əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl or, especially British, ˌpæl i-/, adjective
  • pa·le·ol·o·gist, noun

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