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Tomcat

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. A tom (male cat).
  2. A promiscuous man.
  3. An insect of the order Coleoptera referring to certain species of rove beetles, particularly in the genus Paederus. Known for secreting a potent irritant, pederin, which can cause severe skin irritation and blistering when contacted.

Equivalents

DeutschKater
العربيةالقطّقط
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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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