"angel-lore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From angel + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|angel|lore}} angel + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} angel-lore (uncountable)
  1. The knowledge, doctrine, study, or history of angels. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: angel lore
    Sense id: en-angel-lore-en-noun-nbJDEEvD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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