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- [kong-kol-uh-jee]
- /kɒŋˈkɒl ə dʒi/
- /kɒŋˈk.ɒ.lə.dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kong-kol-uh-jee]
- /kɒŋˈkɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of conchology word
- noun conchology the study and collection of mollusc shells 3
- noun conchology the branch of natural history that deals with the shells of mollusks 3
- noun conchology the branch of zoology dealing with the shells of mollusks. 1
- noun conchology The scientific study or collection of mollusk shells. 1
- noun conchology the study of molluscs and their shells. 0
- noun conchology the hobby of shell collecting. 0
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Origin of conchology
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; conch + -o- + -logy
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Parts of speech for Conchology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conchology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conchology usage trend in Literature
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