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xenomythology

Syllables: xe·no·mytho·logy/zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/

xenomythology noun: the study of myths and legends of alien species.

Noun

xenomythology (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The study of myths and legends of alien species.
    • KaFrahkan was no student of xenomythology, but his intelligence briefing on the Humans had told him the origin of the name, and he found it grimly appropriate as he watched the massive, heavily armored giants grinding into position.2005, David Weber, Keith Laumer, Old Soldiers
    • Did you know that my first degree was in xenomythology?' 'I did not. Please continue.' 'The volcryn story was among the Nor T'alush myths.2008, George R.R. Martin, Dreamsongs: A RRetrospective

Origin of xenomythology

From xeno- + mythology.

Questions about xenomythology

What does xenomythology mean?
Xenomythology means the study of myths and legends of alien species.
What part of speech is xenomythology?
Xenomythology is a noun.
How do you pronounce xenomythology?
Xenomythology is pronounced /zɛnəmɪˈθɒləd͡ʒi/.

Words near xenomythology in the dictionary

  1. xenomorphology
  2. xenomorphosis
  3. xenomorphous
  4. xenomorphously
  5. xenomorphs
  6. xenomythology
  7. xenon
  8. xenon arc
  9. xenon arc lamp
  10. xenon difluoride
  11. xenon flash lamp

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