herpetology
/ˌhɜː.pɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
hɜː · PꞮTⱰ · lə · d͡ʒi (4 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).
Etymology
Derived from French herpétologie, from Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (herpetón, “reptile”) + -logie (suffix indicating a field of study or work), equivalent to herpet- + -logy.
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