insectology

in·sec·tol·o·gy

[in-sek-tol-uh-jee]
noun

Origin:
1760–70; insect + -o- + -logy

in·sec·tol·o·ger, noun
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Insectology is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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