speleology

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(spē′lē äl′ə jē)

noun

the scientific study and exploration of caves

Origin: < L spelaeum (see spelaean) + -logy

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noun
  1. The scientific study of caves.
  2. Exploration of caves.

Origin:

Origin: French spéléologie

Origin: : Latin spēlēum, cave (from Greek spēlaion)

Origin: + -logie, -logy

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Related Forms:

  • speˌle·o·logˈi·cal (-ə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • speˌle·olˈo·gist noun

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