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oology
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o·ol·o·gy  (-l-j)
n.
The branch of zoology that deals with the study of eggs, especially birds' eggs.

oo·logic (-ljk), oo·logi·cal (--kl) adj.
oo·logi·cal·ly adv.
o·olo·gist n.

oology [əʊˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the branch of ornithology concerned with the study of birds' eggs
oological  [ˌəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
oologist  n

oology
the branch of ornithology that collects and studies birds’ eggs. — oologist, n. — oologic, oological, adj.
See also: Birds
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.oology - the branch of zoology that studies eggs (especially birds' eggs and their size, shape, coloration, and number)
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals


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