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vexillology

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vex·il·lol·o·gy  (vks-ll-j)
n.
The study of flags.
vex·illo·logi·cal (vk-sl-lj-kl) adj.
vexil·lolo·gist n.
vexillology [ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪ]
n
the study and collection of information about flags
[from Latin vexillum flag + -logy]
vexillologist  n
vexillology
the collecting of flags or banners. — vexillologist, n.
See also: Collections and Collecting
the study of flags and flag design. — vexillologist, n. — vexillological, adj.
See also: Flags
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