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conchology
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kol
-
uh
-jee
]
con·chol·o·gy
/
kɒŋˈkɒl
ə
dʒi
/
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kong-
kol
-
uh
-jee
]
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noun
the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks.
Origin:
1770–80;
conch
+ -o- +
-logy
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con·cho·log·i·cal
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ˌkɒŋ
kəˈlɒdʒ
ɪ
kəl
/
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kong-k
uh
-
loj
-i-k
uh
l
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,
adjective
con·cho·log·i·cal·ly,
adverb
con·chol·o·gist,
noun
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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conchology
(kɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ)
—
n
the study and collection of mollusc shells
conchological
—
adj
con'chologist
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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