ARCHEOLOGY

archeology, archaeology

(noun) the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

archeology (usually uncountable, plural archeologies)

(American spelling) Alternative form of archaeology

Usage notes

Not be confused with archelogy.

Source: Wiktionary


Ar`che*ol"o*gy, n., Ar`che*o*log`ic*al, a.

Definition: Same as Archæology, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MINESHAFT

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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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