PHRENOLOGY


Meaning of PHRENOLOGY in English

n.

Pronunciation: fri- ' nä-l ə -j ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek phren-, phr ē n

Date: 1805

: the study of the conformation of the skull based on the belief that it is indicative of mental faculties and character

– phre · no · log · i · cal \ ˌ fre-n ə - ' lä-ji-k ə l, ˌ fr ē - \ adjective

– phre · nol · o · gist \ fri- ' nä-l ə -jist \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.