palaeontology
The origin and history of palaeontology.
Etymology
The word came into English in the 1830s from French paléontologie. It is built from Greek-derived parts meaning ancient, being and study.
The origin and history of palaeontology.
The word came into English in the 1830s from French paléontologie. It is built from Greek-derived parts meaning ancient, being and study.
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