SPELEOLOGY


Meaning of SPELEOLOGY in English

[ ˌspi:lɪ'ɒlədʒi , ˌspɛl- ]

■ noun the study or exploration of caves.

Derivatives

speleological adjective

speleologist noun

Origin

C19: from Fr. spéléologie , via L. from Gk spēlaion 'cave'.

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