dactyliology in All languages combined

IPA: /ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒlədʒi/ [UK] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”) + -logy. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|δακτύλιος||finger ring}} Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”), {{suffix|en||logy}} + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dactyliology (uncountable)

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"dactyliology" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]