OROLOGY

orology, orography

(noun) the science of mountains

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

orology (uncountable)

(geomorphology, obsolete, rare) The study or science of mountains and their formation.

Synonyms

• oreology

• orography

Source: Wiktionary


O*rol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. orologie.]

Definition: The science or description of mountains.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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