conchology

noun

Meaning

The study of molluscs and their shells
The hobby of shell collecting

Etymology / origin

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Related words

shell collecting(English)conchyliologist(English)conch(English)conchiferan(English)conchifer(English)cockle(English)line conch(English)cone shell(English)

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