English Explanatory Dictionary

herpetology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).

Pronunciation

/ˌhɜː.pɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-herpetology.wav

Word forms

herpetology herpetologies

Etymology

Derived from French herpétologie, from Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (herpetón, “reptile”) + -logie (suffix indicating a field of study or work), equivalent to herpet- + -logy.

Related words

herp herper herpes herpesian herpetologic herpetological herpetologically herpetologist herptile
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