"zombology" meaning in All languages combined

See zombology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From zombie + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zombie|ology}} zombie + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zombology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of zombies. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-zombology-en-noun-xuuFo9rv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ology

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