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speleology Definition

spe·leol·ogy (spē′lē äl′ə jē)

noun

the scientific study and exploration of caves

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

speleology Related Forms
spe′·leol′o·gist noun
speleology Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • magazine: The membership benefits include Speleology magazine ( three issues for 2006 are promised!

Browse dictionary entries near speleology

  1. ‹ spelaean
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  3. ‹ speedy trial
  4. ‹ speedy
  5. ‹ speedwell
  6. ‹ speedway
  7. ‹ speedup
  8. ‹ speedster
  9. ‹ speedometer
  10. ‹ speeding
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