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Hexicology

Hexˊi-col′ogy

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] state or habit +
-logy
.]
The science which treats of the complex relations of living creatures to other organisms, and to their surrounding conditions generally.
St. George Mivart.

Definition 2024


hexicology

hexicology

English

Noun

hexicology (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The science dealing with the relations of living creatures to other organisms, and to their surrounding conditions generally.
    • 1881, Harper's Magazine
      Dr. Mivart treats elaborately upon the anatomy, physiology, psychology, taxonomy, and hexicology of the cat []

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