ASSYRIOLOGY

Assyriology

(noun) archeology of the ancient Assyrians

Source: WordNet® 3.1


As*syr`i*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Assyria + -logy.]

Definition: The science or study of the antiquities, language, etc., of ancient Assyria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ALIENATED

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