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conchology

Pronunciation: /kɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/

Definition of conchology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the scientific study or collection of mollusc shells.

Derivatives

conchological

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

conchologist

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Greek konkhē 'shell' + -logy

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