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adelphophagy

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes.

uncountable

Equivalents

Portuguêsadelfofagia
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Polskiadelfofagia

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

adelphopoiesis adelphopoiia adelphotaxon adelphotaxy adelphy Adelson

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