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Definition of palaeoherpetologist in English:

palaeoherpetologist

noun

  • A palaeontologist who specializes in extinct and fossil amphibians and reptiles.

Pronunciation

palaeoherpetologist

/ˌpalɪəʊˌhəːpɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌpeɪlɪəʊˌhəːpɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Natural Science: a monthly review of scientific progress. From palaeo- + herpetologist.