"nymphology" meaning in All languages combined

See nymphology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: nymph + -ology Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nymph|ology}} nymph + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nymphology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of mythological nymphs. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-nymphology-en-noun-8XNrlBTN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ology

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