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Webster 1913 Edition


Hierology

Hiˊer-ol′o-gy

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK];
ἱερόσ
sacred + [GREEK] discourse: cf. F.
hiérologie
.]
A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hierology

HIEROL'OGY

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Noun.
[Gr.] A discourse on sacred things.

Definition 2024


hierology

hierology

English

Noun

hierology (usually uncountable, plural hierologies)

  1. The comparative and historical study of religions.

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