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cetology

Pronunciation: /sɪˈtɒləʤi/
Definition of cetology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of zoology that deals with whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Derivatives

cetologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin cetus 'whale' (see Cetacea) + -logy

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Definition of cetology in the US English dictionary

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