Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbɜːd.lɔː/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈbɝd.lɔɹ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
The knowledge, science, or study of birds; ornithology.
Usage- Uncountable
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- Examples
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The Birds and Birdlore of Samoa sets out with admirable objectives: [...]
More examples (1)
In her non-technical approach to birdlore, and in her frank delight in every personal discovery of well-known scientific facts, Mrs. Baker writes nature essays much in the manner of John Burroughs, [...]