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alkermes

Noun CEFR B2
alˈkəːmɪz

Definitions

  1. 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
  2. A red Italian alcoholic liqueur.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisalkermès
Portuguêsalquermesquermes
1 more languages
Polskialkiermes

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.
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See also

Alkhatib alkide alkie Alkincoats alkine Alkington

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