dactylology

English

WOTD – 20 November 2006

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdæktɪlˈɒlədʒi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

dactylology (uncountable)

  1. The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.

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