Entomolegist

/ˌɛntəmoʊˈlɛdʒɪst/ noun

Definition

An archaic or alternative spelling of entomologist; a scientist who studies insects.

Etymology

From entomo- (insect) + -legist (one who speaks about or studies, from Greek legein meaning to speak). This variant spelling reflects older etymology linking -legist to 'discourse' rather than '-logist' (practitioner of a science).

Kelly Says

This old spelling reminds us that 'entomology' originally meant 'discourse about insects' rather than the science of insects—language evolves as sciences get more formal and standardized!

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