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toxology

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Archery; or more broadly, the study of projectiles and trajectories.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

Misspelling of toxicology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, misspelling, uncountable

Examples

  • 1893, Louisa Parsons Hopkins, "Women in Science", in Maud Howe Elliott, ed., Art and Handicraft in the Woman's Building of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, Goupil & Co., page 91, She filled the chair of chemistry and toxology in the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, and became dean of the faculty.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek τόξον (tóxon) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English toxology From Ancient Greek τόξον (tóxon, “bow”) + English -o- + -logy.

Omitting -ic.