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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4 April 2025

GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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