wortlore

English

noun
Definitions
  • The traditional knowledge of the medicinal and nutritional use of plants, herbs, and worts.

Etymology

Compound from English wort (plant, herb) + English lore (learning, knowledge, study of).

Origin

English

lore

Gloss

learning, knowledge, study of

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