"xenopaleontology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: xeno- + paleontology Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|xeno|paleontology}} xeno- + paleontology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenopaleontology (uncountable)
  1. (rare, science fiction) The study of past extraterrestrial life forms. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-xenopaleontology-en-noun-yb5EmDEh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with xeno- Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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