draconologist

English

Etymology

From draconology +‎ -ist.

Noun

draconologist (plural draconologists)

1. A person who studies dragons.
   • 1997, Mike Dash, “Water Dragons: A Guide to Lake Serpent Legends Around the World (review)”, in Fortean Times‎^[1], numbers 102-106, →ISSN:

     As such, his pamphlet is unlikely to appeal either to serious draconologists and cryptozoologists, or to newcomers to the field, who would probably be better served by any of the many book-length cryptozoological tours available.

   • 2000, Robert Blust, “The Origin of Dragons”, in Anthropos‎^[2], volume 95, number 2, page 522:

     In the words of one prominent draconologist “No dragon exists — none ever did exist” (Ingersoll 1928: 13).

   • 2012 June 26, William O'Connor, Dracopedia The Great Dragons: An Artist's Field Guide and Drawing Journal, Cincinnati: Impact, →ISBN, →OL, page 6:

     The expeditions and adventures described in this book have been performed under the guidance of trained observers, experts and draconologists.

See also

• draconist