acanthology

noun
ac·​an·​thol·​o·​gy | \ ˌaˌkanˈthäləjē, ˌakən-\
plural -es

Definition of acanthology

: the study of spines (as of sea urchins) especially as an adjunct of taxonomy

First Known Use of acanthology

1879, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acanthology

acanth- + -logy

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