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单词 ophiology
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Definition of ophiology in English:

ophiology

noun ɒfɪˈɒlədʒi
mass noun

  • The branch of zoology that deals with snakes.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For example, Kekulé thought up the ring structure of the benzene molecule after a dream of a snake grasping its tail, but chemists don't need to worry about correct ophiology to analyse benzene!
    • That, in fact, Holmes did recognize it for what it was, testifies to his profound knowledge of ophiology.

Derivatives

  • ophiologist

    • noun
    • Fonda is Charles ‘Hoppsy‘Pike, an ale heir and amateur ophiologist; he's come from a year up the Amazon and hailed a cruise ship sailing for New York.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek ophis 'snake' + -logy.

Definition of ophiology in US English:

ophiology

noun

  • The branch of zoology that deals with snakes.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • That, in fact, Holmes did recognize it for what it was, testifies to his profound knowledge of ophiology.
    • For example, Kekulé thought up the ring structure of the benzene molecule after a dream of a snake grasping its tail, but chemists don't need to worry about correct ophiology to analyse benzene!

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek ophis ‘snake’ + -logy.
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