Main Entry: As·syr·i·ol·o·gy

Pronunciation: \ə-ˌsir-ē-ˈä-lə-jē\

Function: noun

Date: 1828

: the science or study of the history, language, and antiquities of ancient Assyria and Babylonia

— As·syr·i·o·log·i·cal \-ˌsir-ē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective

— As·syr·i·ol·o·gist \-ˈä-lə-jist\ noun