Lore



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 知识; 全部传说
• ［英］ n. 知识 ( knowledge) ; 全部传说 ( gamut )
• ［记］ the lore of herbs ( 草木植物知识) ;
• ［同］ 参考: folklore ( 民间传说)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. archaic something that is taught ; lesson
• 2. something that is learned:
  • a. knowledge gained through study or experience
  • b. traditional knowledge or belief
• 3. a particular body of knowledge or tradition

II. noun

• Etymology: New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins
• Date: 1828
• the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish
• ? loreal adjective

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