"pornology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From porno- + -logy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|porno-|-logy}} porno- + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pornology (uncountable)
  1. Explicit writing about sex. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: pornological Translations (Translations): pornologie [feminine] (French)

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