English Explanatory Dictionary

cryptozoology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Study of cryptids, animals whose existence has not been proven.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zoʊˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

cryptozoology cryptozoölogy

Etymology

From crypto- + zoology.

Related words

cryptid

Derived words

cryptozoological cryptozoologist
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