English Explanatory Dictionary

dactyliology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of archaeology dealing with gems or gem engraving.

Pronunciation

/ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒlədʒi/

Word forms

dactyliology

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”) + -logy.

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