oryctognostic

adjective

oryc·​tognos·​tic

ə¦riktə(g)¦nästik

variants or less commonly oryctognostical

-stə̇kəl

: of or relating to oryctognosy

oryctognostically

-stə̇k(ə)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

oryct- + -gnostic, -gnostical

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!