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May 27, 2012
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lore



Pronunciation: (lôr, lōr), [key]
—n.
1. the body of knowledge, esp. of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject: the lore of herbs.
2. learning, knowledge, or erudition.
3. Archaic.
a. the process or act of teaching; instruction.
b. something that is taught; lesson.

lore



Pronunciation: (lôr, lōr), [key]
—n. Zool.
the space between the eye and the bill of a bird, or a corresponding space in other animals, as snakes.

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