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entomology

Pronunciation: /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/
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Definition of entomology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

Derivatives

entomological

Pronunciation: /ˌɛntəməˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

entomologist

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French entomologie or modern Latin entomologia, from Greek entomon (denoting an insect) + -logia (see -logy)

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