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

PA-LE-ON-TOL'O-GY, n. [Gr. παλαιος, ων-οντος, and λογος.]

The science of ancient beings or animals, such as are now extinct. Lyell. Buckland. [1841 Addenda only.]

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