单词 | potamology |
释义 | potaˈmology [f. as prec. + -logy.] The scientific study of rivers.
1829(title) Potamology; or, the Science of Rivers: A Tabular Description of the principal Rivers throughout the World. 1872M. Collins Pr. Clarice II. ix. 129 Nile, Ganges, Amazon..Seine, Marne, and Loire..when will there be an end of geography and potamology? 1899Athenæum 2 Sept. 325/2 It is in America..that the most marked advances in the science of potamology have..been made. Hence potamoˈlogical a., of or pertaining to potamology; potaˈmologist, one who studies or is versed in potamology.
1863J. Fergusson in Geol. Soc. Jrnl. Aug. 322 Consequences..strangely overlooked both by engineers and potamologists.
1890Cent. Dict., Potamological. |

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