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herpetology

Syllabification: (her·pe·tol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /ˌhərpəˈtäləjē/
Definition of herpetology

noun

  • the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.

Derivatives

herpetological

Pronunciation: /-təˈläjəkəl/
adjective

herpetologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/
noun

Origin:

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

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Definition of herpetology in the British & World English dictionary

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