How Do You Spell MECONOLOGY?

Pronunciation: [mˌɛkənˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA)

Meconology is a rare term that refers to the study of opium poppy plants. The word is pronounced /mɛkəˈnɑlədʒi/, with the stress on the second syllable. Its spelling may be a bit confusing because of the "e" and "o" combination in the first and third syllables, respectively. However, the use of the "e" in "meconology" represents the long "e" sound, while the "o" in "con" is pronounced as a short "o". Meconology is an important field of study for medical professionals who deal with drug addiction and pain management.

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Common Misspellings for MECONOLOGY

  • neconology
  • keconology
  • jeconology
  • mwconology
  • msconology
  • mdconology
  • mrconology
  • m4conology
  • m3conology
  • mexonology
  • mevonology
  • mefonology
  • medonology
  • mecinology
  • mecknology
  • meclnology
  • mecpnology
  • mec0nology
  • mec9nology
  • mecobology

Etymology of MECONOLOGY

The word "Meconology" is derived from the Greek words "mēkōn" (μήκων) meaning "poppy" and "logia" (λογία) meaning "study" or "science". "Mēkōn" refers specifically to the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) which is known for its production of opium, a powerful narcotic. Therefore, "Meconology" typically refers to the study or science of opium and its derivatives.