palæoanthropology

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English

Etymology

From palæo- +‎ anthropo- +‎ -logy.

Noun

palæoanthropology (uncountable)

  1. (hypercorrect) Alternative spelling of palaeanthropology

Usage notes

  • Incorrect due to the unnecessary insertion of the first -o-, after palae-.