"punnology" meaning in English

See punnology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From pun + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pun|ology}} pun + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} punnology (uncountable)
  1. The art or practice of punning; paronomasia. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: punology

Alternative forms

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