"xenomythology" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/
Etymology: xeno- + mythology Etymology templates: {{af|en|xeno-|mythology}} xeno- + mythology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenomythology (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction, rare) The study of myths and legends of alien species. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-xenomythology-en-noun-ZiC9CVjO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with xeno- Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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