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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The knowledge, science, or study of birds; ornithology. uncountable

   "The Birds and Birdlore of Samoa sets out with admirable objectives: [...]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

ornithology

Example

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"The Birds and Birdlore of Samoa sets out with admirable objectives: [...]"

Etymology

From bird + lore.

Related phrases

fowl lore

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