Word of the Day

Friday, August 08, 2008

vexillology

\vek-sil-AHL-uh-jee\ , noun;

The study of flags.

Quotes:

This unknown specialist has demonstrated his great knowledge of heraldry and vexillology

-- Occasional Newsletter to Librarians, January 4, 1966

One of the most interesting phases of vexillology...is the important contribution to our heritage of flags by the Arab World.

-- Arab World, October 13, 1959

Origin:

From Latin vexillum, "flag" + (Greek) -logy (from logos, " word, discourse").