"tombology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From tomb + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tomb|ology}} tomb + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tombology (uncountable)
  1. The study of tombs. Tags: uncountable
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