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field guide
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field guide
(noun)
field guide
noun
plural
field guides
field guide
noun
plural
field guides
Britannica Dictionary definition of FIELD GUIDE
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a book that helps you to identify birds, plants, animals, rocks, etc.
a
field guide
to the birds
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