speleology

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

speleology(n = noun.cognition) spelaeology - the scientific study of caves; Array

is a kind of geology

Derived form noun speleologist₁

speleology(n = noun.act) spelaeology - the pastime of exploring caves; Array

is a kind of avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity

Derived form noun speleologist₁

speleology, n.
1 the scientific study of caves.
2 the exploration of caves.

Derivative

speleological adj. speleologist n.

Etymology

F sp{eacute}l{eacute}ologie f. L spelaeum f. Gk spelaion cave

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