Etymology

scolecology

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Today it means: The scientific study of worms. Full definition →

Ancient Greek σκώληξ
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromσκώληξ“worm”
  2. English todayscolecology

From Ancient Greek σκώληξ (skṓlēx, “worm”) + -logy.

Words from the same roots

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