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speleology
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spe·le·ol·o·gy  (spl-l-j)
n.
1. The scientific study of caves.
2. Exploration of caves.
[French spéléologie : Latin splum, cave (from Greek splaion) + -logie, -logy.]
spele·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.
spele·olo·gist n.
speleology
Noun
the scientific study of caves [Latin spelaeum cave]
speleology  (spl-l-j)
The exploration and scientific study of the geological and ecological features of caves.
speleology, spelaeology
the branch of geology that explores, studies, and describes caves. — speleologist, spelaeologist, n. — speleological, spelaeological, adj.
See also: Caves
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.speleology - the scientific study of caves
spelaeology
geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
2.speleology - the pastime of exploring caves
spelaeology
avocation, hobby, spare-time activity, by-line, pursuit, sideline - an auxiliary activity


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