English Explanatory Dictionary

myrmecology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of ants.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɜː(ɹ)mɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-myrmecology.wav

Word forms

myrmecology

Etymology

From Ancient Greek myrmeco- (“ant”) + -logy (“study (of)”).

Synonyms

formicology

Related words

myrmecological myrmecologist

Derived words

paleomyrmecology
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