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

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“Oryctognostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oryctognostic. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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