ferroequinologist

noun

fer·​ro·​equi·​nol·​o·​gist
ˌfe(ˌ)rōˌēkwə̇ˈnäləjə̇st,
-ēˌkwīˈn-
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

ferroequino- "iron horse " (from ferro- + equino-, from Latin equinus equine + -logy + -ist

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“Ferroequinologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferroequinologist. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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