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naology, n.

Pronunciation: Brit. /neɪˈɒlədʒi/,  U.S. /neɪˈɑlədʒi/
 
Etymology: <  ancient Greek ναός naos n. + -logy comb. form. Compare naological adj.
 rare.
  
The study of sacred buildings.
 
1846  J. Dudley  (title) Naology, or, a treatise on the origin, progress, and symbolical import of the sacred structures of the most eminent nations and ages of the world.
 
1998 Courier-Jrnl.(Louisville, Kentucky) (Nexis) 25 Nov. 10a, Naology is the study of holy buildings.

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