dactyliology
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”) + -logy.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒlədʒi/
Noun
dactyliology (uncountable)
- The branch of archaeology dealing with gems or gem engraving.
References
- “dactyliology”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.