English word cryptozoology comes from English zoology, English crypto- (Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| zoology | English (en) | A treatise on this science.. That part of biology which relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct. |
| crypto- | English (en) | Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret. |
| cryptozoology | English (en) | Study of animals whose existence has not been proven. |