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Meaning of alkermes | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/alˈkəːmɪz/

Definitions

The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects.
uncountable
A red Italian alcoholic liqueur.
uncountable

Equivalents

Polski alkiermes

Português alquermes quermes

Examples

“But alkermes many except against: in some cases it may help, if it be good […]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Alkhatib alkide alkie Alkincoats alkine Alkington