"proverbiology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From proverb + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|proverb|ology}} proverb + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} proverbiology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of proverbs; the collective lore of proverbs. Tags: rare, uncountable Derived forms: proverbiologist
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