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ophiology
/ɒfɪˈɒlədʒi/
noun
mass noun
The branch of zoology that deals with snakes.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek ophis ‘snake’ + -logy.
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One day, Opie Taylor brought home a garter snake. Andy was interested, but Aunt Bee was not pleased, having no interest in ophiology. Barney Fife jumped up onto the coffee table, of course.
