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myrmecology

Pronunciation: /ˌməːmɪˈkɒlədʒi/
Definition of myrmecology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of entomology that deals with ants.

Derivatives

myrmecological

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

myrmecologist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek murmēx, murmēk- 'ant' + -logy

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Definition of myrmecology in the US English dictionary

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