"herblore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From herb + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|herb|lore}} herb + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} herblore (uncountable)
  1. The traditional knowledge, teaching, or study of herbs; herbalism. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-herblore-en-noun-yHwODbQJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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