woodlore

noun

wood·​lore ˈwu̇d-ˌlȯr How to pronounce woodlore (audio)
: knowledge of the woods

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodlore was in 1871

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“Woodlore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodlore. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

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