hierology noun. [hʌɪ'rɒlǝdʒi] E19.
[from HIERO- + -LOGY.]
1. A discourse on sacred things. Only in E19.

2. Hieroglyphic lore; the branch of archaeology that deals with Egyptian records. Only in M19.

3. Sacred literature or lore; the literature embodying the religious beliefs of a country or people. M19.

4. The branch of knowledge that deals with the history of religions. L19.

5. = HAGIOLOGY. L19.

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