the body of knowledge, esp. of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject

the lore of herbs.

learning, knowledge, or erudition.

Archaic .

the process or act of teaching; instruction.

something that is taught; lesson.

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adage , belief , custom , doctrine , enlightenment , erudition , experience , fable , folklore , information , knowledge , learning , legend , letters , mythology , mythos , saga , saw , saying , scholarship , science , superstition , tale , teaching , tradition , data , fact , intelligence , myth , wisdom , history