Meaning of felinology | Babel Free

Definitions

The study of cats.

uncountable

Examples

“But your chances of killing the cat decrease as the square of the distance increase⟳. This is an axiom in natural philosophy, and a fundamental truth of felinology.”

“Country people in going through strange woods blaze a trail so they can retrace their steps. If animals do the same, are they directed by the blazes of sight or scent? Some veterinarian or one versed in “felinology” might help⟳ me and I covet his knowledge on the information asked for.”

“Especially cats, who think⟳ they have⟳ done Earth’s entire populace a favor just for being cats. Which also exempts them from blame⟳, according to felinology.”

“But enough of this stomatology (the study⟳ of the mouth, not be confused with philematology, the science of kissing). We have⟳ bigger fish⟳ to fry in ichthyology, biology, cosmology and — break⟳ out the cute cat videos — felinology.”

“Make⟳ sure to say⟳ hello to drummer Barry Higginson, who aside from his musical skills is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on felinology.”

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