Assyriology

Assyriology
Assyriological /euh sear'ee euh loj"i keuhl/, adj.Assyriologist, n.
/euh sear'ee ol"euh jee/, n.
the study of the history, language, etc., of the ancient Assyrians.
[1820-30; ASSYRI(A) + -O- + -LOGY]

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