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ferroequinologist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A student of ferroequinology; a person who studies trains as a hobby.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, nonstandard

Examples

  • 1954, Trains, Kalmbach Pub. Co. And because you care, you’ve automatically classified yourself as a railfan (alias railroad enthusiast, train-watcher, ferroequinologist).

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin ferrum (“iron”) + Latin equus (“horse”) + English -logist (“one who studies”).