English Explanatory Dictionary

conchology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of molluscs and their shells.
  2. The hobby of shell collecting.

Pronunciation

/kɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conchology.wav

Word forms

conchology conchologies

Etymology

From conch or Ancient Greek κόγχη (kónkhē) + -ology.

Related words

malacology

Derived words

conchological conchologist conchologize
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