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horse-leech

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A type of sucking worm, Haemopis sanguisuga, larger than the common leech.
  2. A veterinarian for horses.
    obsolete

Equivalents

6 more languages
Suomihevosjuotikas
Gaeilgesúmaire
עבריתעלוקה
한국어螞蟥말거머리
Svenskahästigel
Tiếng Việtđỉa trâu

Examples

“Some use⟳ horse-leeches behind the ears, and apply⟳ opium to the place⟳.”

CEFR level

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

horse-lock horse-milliner horse-nail horse-power horse-race horse-radish

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