English Explanatory Dictionary

vexillology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of flags.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vexillology.wav /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

vexillology

Etymology

First attested in 1959. From Latin vexillum (“flag”) + -logy, equivalent to vexillo- + -logy.

Synonyms

flaglore

Related words

vexillize vexillise vexillographer vexillography vexillologic vexillological vexillologist vexillophile
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