speleology meaning

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speleology (noun): the scientific study of caves.

Spelling: spelaeology (British) · speleology (American)

speleology has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

speleology as a noun

  1. the scientific study of caves

    Synonyms: spelaeology

    Type of: geology

    Related forms: speleologist

  2. the pastime of exploring caves

    Synonyms: spelaeology

    Type of: avocation

    Related forms: speleologist

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in GY · 10-letter words

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