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Meaning of ferroequinology | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The study of railways in general, but especially locomotives.

humorous, nonstandard, uncountable

Examples

“Anyone interested in Colorado ferroequinology, get yourself a copy of the DeLorme atlas. This shows the alignments of lots of old railroad grades”
“1995 January 30, Glenn Laubaugh, “BRASS KEY”, rec.railroad, pdx.general, and or.general, Usenet The BRASS KEY...is the unofficial, unauthorized internet newspaper of ferroequinology (Latin: Study of Iron Horses) in the Pacific Northwest.”
“It has been well-established by the ferroequinology cognoscenti that train whistles cause a serious distubance among mosquitos, making them far less willing to strike their victims.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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