Definition of HERPETOLOGY

herpetology

Meanings

Plural: herpetologies

Noun

  • the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
  • The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).

Origin / Etymology

Derived from French herpétologie, from Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (herpetón, “reptile”) + -logie (suffix indicating a field of study or work), equivalent to herpet- + -logy.

Scrabble Score: 20

herpetology is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
herpetology is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
herpetology is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

herpetology is a valid Words With Friends word