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Robe

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ɹəʊb

Definitions

  1. A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
  2. A surname.
  3. The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.
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  4. A town and local government area (the District Council of Robe) on the Limestone Coast of South Australia, named after Frederick Robe.
  5. A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.
  6. An unincorporated community in Snohomish County, Washington, United States, named after a pioneer.
  7. The largest and strongest tobacco leaves.

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Examples

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all.”

CEFR level

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