Herpesian
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to herptiles (reptiles and amphibians). not-comparable
"The term herpetological, generally used in the same sense that herpesian is here used, actually means “the study of reptiles and amphibians.” Although commonly used to mean “pertaining to reptiles and amphibians,” etymologically the word herpetological does not convey that idea."
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More examples"The term herpetological, generally used in the same sense that herpesian is here used, actually means “the study of reptiles and amphibians.” Although commonly used to mean “pertaining to reptiles and amphibians,” etymologically the word herpetological does not convey that idea."
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