potamology

noun

pot·​a·​mol·​o·​gy

-jē

plural -es

: the study of rivers

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary potam- + -logy

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Rhymes for potamology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology