speleology
English edit
Etymology edit
From French spéléologie, coined by Émile Rivière in 1890. The word can be broken down as speleo- + -logy.
Noun edit
speleology (usually uncountable, plural speleologies)
- The scientific study of caves.
- The recreational activity of exploring caves.
Related terms edit
Translations edit
scientific study of caves
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recreational activity of exploring caves
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