"delphinology" meaning in All languages combined

See delphinology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} delphinology (uncountable)
  1. The study of dolphins. Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Cetaceans Related terms: delphinologist

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