selenology

noun

sel·​e·​nol·​o·​gy ˌse-lə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce selenology (audio)
: a branch of astronomy that deals with the moon
selenological
ˌse-lə-nō-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce selenology (audio)
sə-ˌlē-nə-ˈlä-
adjective
selenologist noun

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The study of the moon is selenology, thanks to the Greek goddess Selene; her Roman counterpart was Luna. Korey Haynes, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of selenology was in 1821

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“Selenology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selenology. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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