OOLOGY

oology

(noun) the branch of zoology that studies eggs (especially birds’ eggs and their size, shape, coloration, and number)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oology (uncountable)

(ornithology) The study of birds' eggs. [from 19th c.]

The hobby or practice of collecting birds' eggs, especially those of wild birds.

Synonyms: birdnesting, egging

Source: Wiktionary


O*öl"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.]

Definition: The science of eggs in relation to their coloring, size, shape, and number.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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