PALEOLOGY

paleology, palaeology

(noun) the study of (especially prehistoric) antiquities

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paleology (uncountable)

The study of antiquities or of the ancient past

Synonyms

• archaeology

Source: Wiktionary


Pa`le*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Paleo- + -logy.]

Definition: The study or knowledge of antiquities, esp. of prehistoric antiquities; a discourse or treatise on antiquities; archæology .

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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