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speleology

Syllabification: (spe·le·ol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /ˌspēlēˈäləjē/
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Definition of speleology

noun

  • the study or exploration of caves.

Derivatives

speleological

Pronunciation: /ˌspēlēəˈläjikəl/
adjective

speleologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French spéléologie, via Latin from Greek spēlaion 'cave'

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