lepidopterology
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λεπίς (lepís, “scale”) + πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -λογία (-logía, “-logy, branch of study”).
Noun
lepidopterology (uncountable)
- (biology, zoology, entomology) The scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).
- lepidoptery (the hobby of butterfly collecting)
Derived terms
- lepidopterological
- lepidopterologically
- lepidopterologist
Related terms
Translations
scientific study of butterflies and moths
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