English Explanatory Dictionary

balneology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of baths and bathing, especially therapeutic bathing.

Pronunciation

/ˌbæl.niˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌbæl.niˈɑləd͡ʒi/

Word forms

balneology balneologies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαλανεῖον (balaneîon, “bath”) and -λογία (-logía, “study”).

Derived words

balneological balneologist
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