"pogonology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pogono- + -ology Etymology templates: {{confix|en|pogono|ology}} pogono- + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pogonology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of beards. Tags: rare, uncountable

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