zoology, zoological science
(noun) the branch of biology that studies animals
fauna, zoology
(noun) all the animal life in a particular region or period; “the fauna of China”; “the zoology of the Pliocene epoch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
zoology (countable and uncountable, plural zoologies)
The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
A treatise on this science.
The pronunciation in /zu-/ has often received negative comment, but has nevertheless become very common, especially in British English.
Source: Wiktionary
Zo*öl"o*gy, n.; pl. Zoölogies. Etym: [Zoö- + -logy: cf. F. zoologie. See Zodiac.]
1. That part of biology which relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
2. A treatise on this science.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
