"proverbiology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: proverb + -ology Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|proverb|ology}} proverb + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} proverbiology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of proverbs; the collective lore of proverbs. Tags: rare, uncountable Derived forms: proverbiologist
    Sense id: en-proverbiology-en-noun-45qqW4-g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ology

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