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sindonology

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sin⋅do⋅nol⋅o⋅gy

  [sin-duh-nol-uh-jee]
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–noun
the scientific study of the Shroud of Turin.
Origin:
1965–70; < It sindon(e) the shroud in which Christ was interred (< Gk (NT) sindn winding sheet, Gk: muslin sheet; cf. sindon ) + -o- + -logy

Related forms:
sin⋅do⋅nol⋅o⋅gist, noun
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Main Entry:  sindonology
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the study of the Shroud of Turin
Etymology:  sindon 'shroud, wrapper'
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