ool·o·gy
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Definition of oology
: the collection and study of birds' eggs especially in relation to their shape and coloration
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“Oology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oology. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of oology was in 1830
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