Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

A publication containing astronomical or meteorological information

Almanac

The word that can substitute the given group of words is almanac.

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• Almanac is a publication containing astronomical or meteorological information, as well as other miscellaneous data.

Almanac is the most appropriate word for the given group of words because it specifically refers to a publication that contains astronomical or meteorological information. It is derived from the Arabic word al-manakh, meaning "calendar."