"xenomythology" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/
Etymology: From 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
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