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lexicography

Syllabification: (lex·i·cog·ra·phy)

Pronunciation: /ˌleksəˈkägrəfē/

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Definition of lexicography

noun

the practice of compiling dictionaries.

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lexicographical
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lexical
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leporine

/ ˈlepəˌrīn

adjective

of or resembling a hare or hares …

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