"fowl-lore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From fowl + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fowl|lore}} fowl + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fowl-lore (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) The knowledge, study, or science of fowls; birdlore. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: fowl lore
    Sense id: en-fowl-lore-en-noun-ZIt0S8aZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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