English
herpie
From herpetologist + -ie (“diminutive suffix”).
Formed from herpetologist + -ie ‘diminutive suffix’
Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν ‘creeping animal, reptile, especially a snake’
English herpetologist
Today it means
noun A herpetologist or reptile enthusiast.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / herpie