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herpetology
/ˌhəːpɪˈtɒlədʒi/
noun
mass noun
The branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek herpeton ‘reptile’ (from herpein ‘to creep’) + -logy.
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The beginning of winter is an odd time to talk herpetology. Amphibians and reptiles are hibernating now.
