"wortlore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From wort + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wort|lore}} wort + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wortlore (uncountable)
  1. The traditional knowledge of the medicinal and nutritional use of plants, herbs, and worts. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: wort-lore Related terms: herblore, botany
    Sense id: en-wortlore-en-noun-3PpZD2Gr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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