hagiology


ha·gi·ol·o·gy

noun \-gē-ˈä-lə-jē, -jē-\

Definition of HAGIOLOGY

1
: literature dealing with venerated persons or writings
2
: a list of venerated figures
ha·gi·o·log·ic \-gē-ə-ˈlä-jik, -jē-\ or ha·gi·o·log·i·cal \-ji-kəl\ adjective

First Known Use of HAGIOLOGY

1807

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