ENTOMOLOGY

entomology, bugology

(noun) the branch of zoology that studies insects

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

entomology (uncountable)

The scientific study of insects, and (informally) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with etymology.

Synonyms

• insectology (much less common)

Source: Wiktionary


En`to*mol"o*gy, n.; pl. Entomologies. Etym: [Gr. 'e`ntomon insect (so called because nearly cut in two, fr. 'e`ntomos cut in; 'en in + te`mnein to cut) + -logy: cf. F. entomologie. See In, and Tome, and cf. Insect.]

1. That part of zoölogy which treats of insects.

2. A treatise on the science of entomology.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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