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piscatology

[ pis-kuh-tol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌpɪs kəˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun Now Rare.

the art or science of fishing.

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Origin of piscatology

1865–70; piscat(or) or piscat(ory) + -o- + -logy

Words nearby piscatology

pis aller, Pisanello, Pisano, pisay, piscary, piscatology, piscator, piscatorial, piscatory, Piscean, Pisces
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