herpetology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhəːpɪˈtɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.

Derivatives

herpetological

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

herpetologist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek herpeton 'reptile' (from herpein 'to creep') + -logy