oologist

noun

ool·​o·​gist ō-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce oologist (audio)
1
: a person specializing in oology
2
: a collector of birds' eggs

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oologist was in 1861

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Cite this Entry

“Oologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oologist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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