palaeontography

/ ˌpælɪˌɒntəˈɡræfɪk; ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the branch of palaeontology concerned with the description of fossils

Derived Forms

• palaeontographic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of palaeontography¹

C19: from palaeo- + onto- + -graphy