naology

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ναός (naós, “temple”) + -logy.

Noun

naology (uncountable)

1. (rare) The study of ecclesiastical or sacred buildings.
   • 1846, John Dudley, Naology: or, A treatise on the origin, progress, and symbolical import of the sacred structures of the most eminent nations and ages of the world, London: F. and J. Rivington, page title:

     Naology: or, A treatise on the origin, progress, and symbolical import of the sacred structures of the most eminent nations and ages of the world.

Related terms

• naological

References

• http://www.thefreedictionary.com/naology