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PALAEONTOLOGY

\pˌaliːəntˈɒləd͡ʒi], \pˌaliːəntˈɒləd‍ʒi], \p_ˌa_l_iː__ə_n_t_ˈɒ_l_ə_dʒ_i]\

Definitions of PALAEONTOLOGY

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1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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the branch of archeology that studies fossil organisms and related remains

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

That science or subdivision of geology which treats of the plants and animals found fossil in the crust of the earth.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The science of past organic life based on fossils and fossil impressions.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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