palaeoentomology

noun

The scientific study of prehistoric insects.

OriginEnglish entomology ← Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós) →
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Meanings

nounpalaeoentomology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe scientific study of prehistoric insects.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπᾰλαιός (pălaiós)
  2. Englishpaleo-
  3. Englishpalaeo-
  4. Englishentomology
  5. Englishpalaeoentomology

From palaeo- + entomology.

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APA

palaeoentomology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeoentomology

MLA

“palaeoentomology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeoentomology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palaeoentomology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeoentomology.

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