Definition for PA-LE-ON-TOL'O-GY

PA-LE-ON-TOL'O-GY, n. [Gr. παλαιος, ancient, and ontology, the science of being.]

The science of ancient beings or creatures; applied to the science of the fossil remains of animals now extinct. – Journ. of Science. Mantell.

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