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forayer


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who goes into the forest or wild country to hunt or gather food, especially wild fruits, mushrooms, or nuts.

    - "John is an expert forager and can identify many edible plants in the forest."
    - "During the autumn season, my family and I go foraging for mushrooms in the woods."

Variants
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foray , forayed , forayer , forayers , foraying , forays
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'fourre', meaning 'to hunt' or 'provide for'.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for the largest morel mushroom ever found was 1.5 pounds.

  2. Foraging for wild mushrooms can be dangerous, as some species are poisonous and can cause serious illness or death.


Related Concepts
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  1. Wildcrafting: The practice of gathering natural resources, such as herbs, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms, from the wild for food, medicine, or other uses.

  2. Mushroom hunting: The practice of searching for and collecting wild mushrooms for food.


Culture
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Foraging has been a traditional practice for many cultures throughout history, particularly those with a strong connection to nature. In literature, foraging is often depicted as a way to survive in the wilderness, such as in Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild'. Foraging is also a popular hobby and can be a way to connect with nature and learn about edible plants and mushrooms.

How to Memorize "forayer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a basket and carrying a long stick, walking through a forest, looking for edible plants and mushrooms.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forager' with the image of a person gathering food from nature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Finding Food In Forests And Rivers' to remember the meaning of 'forager'.


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