单词	ophiology
释义	ophiology /ˌäfēˈäləjē / /ˌōfēˈäləjē/ noun The branch of zoology that deals with snakes.For example, Kekulé thought up the ring structure of the benzene molecule after a dream of a snake grasping its tail, but chemists don't need to worry about correct ophiology to analyse benzene!... That, in fact, Holmes did recognize it for what it was, testifies to his profound knowledge of ophiology. Derivatives ophiologist /-jist/ noun ... Fonda is Charles ‘Hoppsy‘Pike, an ale heir and amateur ophiologist; he's come from a year up the Amazon and hailed a cruise ship sailing for New York. Origin Early 19th century: from Greek ophis 'snake' + -logy.
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