Speleology Definition
spēlē-ŏlə-jē
noun
The scientific study and exploration of caves.
Webster's New World
Exploration of caves.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- spelaeology
Origin of Speleology
French spéléologie Latin spēlaeum, spēlēum cave (from Greek spēlaion) -logie -logy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From speleo- +"Ž -logy.
From Wiktionary
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