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Webster 1913 Edition
Teratology
Terˊa-tol′o-gy
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], a wonder, monster +
-logy
: cf. Gr. [GREEK] a telling of wonders, and F. tératologie
.] 1.
That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals.
2.
Affectation of sublimity; bombast.
[Obs.]
Bailey.
Webster 1828 Edition
Teratology
TERATOL'OGY
,Noun.
Bombast in language; affectation of sublimity. [Not used.]