SPELEOLOGY

speleology, spelaeology

(noun) the pastime of exploring caves

speleology, spelaeology

(noun) the scientific study of caves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

speleology (usually uncountable, plural speleologies)

The scientific study of caves.

The recreational activity of exploring caves.

Source: Wiktionary



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9 May 2025

RIGHT

(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”


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