English Explanatory Dictionary

acanthology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of spined things, in particular sea urchins, and the resultant impact on taxonomy.

Pronunciation

/(ˌ)æˌkænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌækənˈθɑləɡd͡ʒi/ /əˌkænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/

Word forms

acanthology acanthologies

Etymology

From acantho- + -logy.

Derived words

acanthological
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