ophiologist

Meanings

• noun

  A specialist in the study of snakes and other reptiles.

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Variants

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philological , philologically , philologies , philologist , philologists , philology

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ophis' meaning snake and 'logia' meaning study.

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Trivia

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1. An ophiologist is also known as a herpetologist.

2. The first recorded ophiologist was Hippocrates, a Greek physician.

3. Some ophiologists specialize in the study of venomous snakes and their venoms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Herpetology: The scientific study of amphibians and reptiles.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, ophiologists were considered to be healers due to their knowledge of snakes and their venom. They were also believed to have the ability to communicate with snakes and could use them for healing purposes.

How to Memorize "ophiologist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding and studying a snake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with snakes and the study of reptiles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'one who studies snakes'.

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