dactyliology

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UK/ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

The branch of archaeology dealing with gems or gem engraving.

OriginAncient Greek δακτύλιος →
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Meanings

noundactyliology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe branch of archaeology dealing with gems or gem engraving.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekδακτύλιος“finger ring”
  2. Englishdactyliology

From Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”) + -logy.

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Anagrams

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APA

dactyliology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dactyliology

MLA

“dactyliology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dactyliology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dactyliology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dactyliology.

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