INSECTOLOGY

Etymology

Noun

insectology (uncountable)

The scientific study of insects.

Synonyms

• (most common term) entomology

Anagrams

• Scientology, osteoglycin

Source: Wiktionary


In`sec*tol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Insect + -logy: cf. F. insectologie.]

Definition: Entomology. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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