"birdlore" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɜːd.lɔː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɝd.lɔɹ/ [General-American] Audio: En-us-birdlore.oga [US]
Etymology: From bird + lore. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bird|lore}} bird + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} birdlore (uncountable)
  1. The knowledge, science, or study of birds; ornithology. Wikipedia link: birdlore Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ornithology Synonyms: bird-lore, bird lore Related terms: fowl-lore, ornithology
    Sense id: en-birdlore-en-noun-I5lhbQ4U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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