aerophilately

noun

aero·​phi·​lat·​e·​ly

¦er-ō-fə-¦la-tə-lē

plural -es

: the collection and study of airmail stamps and flown covers

Word History

Etymology

aero- + philately

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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