# dactyliology

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒlədʒi/

## Definitions
1. The branch of archaeology dealing with gems or gem engraving.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek δακτύλιος (daktúlios, “finger ring”) + -logy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dactyliology