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sangonera

[san-go-ne-ra]

noun

LanguageAragonese (Spain)

Meaning
  1. leech
  2. A type of small aquatic worm that feeds on blood.
Examples

I hai muitas sangoneras en ixe estanyo.

There are many leeches in that pond.

Cal ir con cudiau de no trobar garra sangonera en o río.

One must be careful not to find any leeches in the river.

Pronunciationsan-go-ne-ra

Part of speechnoun

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Usage noteThis term is used when referring to the parasite found in nature or metaphorically for a person who takes advantage of others.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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