speleology
/ˌspiːliˈɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण स्पीलिऑलजी
गुफा-विज्ञान
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noun
- 1
[U] technical
the scientific study of caves
गुफा-विज्ञान
- The Borra Caves in Andhra Pradesh attract students of speleology.
- Speleology combines geology, biology and exploration.
- 2
[U] British
the sport or activity of walking and climbing in caves
गुफाओं में घूमने और चढ़ने का खेल
- He took up speleology as a hobby.
Synonyms caving potholing
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speleologist noun
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Synonyms
caving potholing
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The scientific study of caves is speleology.
गुफाओं के वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन को speleology कहते हैं।