SINCE 1828
conchology
noun
con·chol·o·gy
| \ käŋ-ˈkä-lə-jē
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Definition of conchology
: a branch of zoology that deals with shells
Other Words from conchology
conchological
\ ˌkäŋ-kə-ˈlä-jə-kəl
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adjective
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adjective
conchologist
\ käŋ-ˈkä-lə-jist
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noun
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noun
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