paleontology
The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.
Related words
- actuopaleontology
- paleontologize
- phytopaleontology
- xenopaleontology
- zoopaleontology
- micropaleontology
- paleontologic
- paleontological
- paleontologist
Word history
From French "paléontologie".
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