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spelaeology

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spe⋅le⋅ol⋅o⋅gy

  [spee-lee-ol-uh-jee]
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–noun
the exploration and study of caves.
Also, spe⋅lae⋅ol⋅o⋅gy.

Origin:
1890–95; < L spēlae(um) (see spelaean ) + -o- + -logy

Related forms:
spe⋅le⋅o⋅log⋅i⋅cal  [spee-lee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
spe⋅le⋅ol⋅o⋅gist, noun
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speleology   (spē'lē-ŏl'ə-jē)  Pronunciation Key 
The exploration and scientific study of the geological and ecological features of caves.
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