spelaeology meaning

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spelaeology (noun): the scientific study of caves.

Spelling: spelaeology (British) · speleology (American)

spelaeology has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spelaeology as a noun

  1. the scientific study of caves

    Synonyms: speleology

    Type of: geology

    Related forms: spelaeologist

  2. the pastime of exploring caves

    Synonyms: speleology

    Type of: avocation

    Related forms: spelaeologist

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in GY · 11-letter words

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