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ichthyology

Pronunciation: /ˌɪkθɪˈɒlədʒi/
Definition of ichthyology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of zoology that deals with fishes.

Derivatives

ichthyological

Pronunciation: /-əˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

ichthyologist

noun

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Definition of ichthyology in the US English dictionary

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