"earthlore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From earth + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|earth|lore}} earth + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} earthlore (uncountable)
  1. (often fantasy) Knowledge, teaching, study, or science of the earth. Tags: often, uncountable Categories (topical): Fantasy Synonyms: earth-lore
    Sense id: en-earthlore-en-noun-rtMlzY3N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

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