hierology

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Noun

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CIDE DICTIONARY

hierology, n. [Gr. ; "iero`s sacred + discourse: cf. F. hiérologie.].

A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

hierology, n. sacred literature or lore.

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