[f. Gr. βροντ-ή thunder + -λογία discourse: see -LOGY.] The scientific treatment or doctrine of thunder; that part of Meteorology which treats of thunder.
1731. Bailey, II. Brontology, a treatise or discourse of thunder. [In Johnson, Craig, & later Dicts.]
1864. R. Burton, Dahome, II. 142. Unlearned in brontology.