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Definition of: hierology

(hī′ə·rolə·jē, hī·rol′-) noun
1. The science of or a treatise on ancient Egyptian writings and inscriptions.
2. The scientific study and comparison of religions. [<HIERO- + -LOGY]
—hi·er·o·log·ic
(hī′ər·ə·lojik, hī′rə-) or ·i·cal adjective
—hi
er·ol′o·gist noun

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