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larve — meaning in English

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English meaning

grub noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
larva noun The early, immature form of an insect or amphibian after hatching, before it changes into its adult shape.

Senses

larve is used for these senses in English:

grub (countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
larva An animal in the aforementioned stage.
larva (figurative) A preliminary stage of someone or something, before it has fully matured, especially a time of growth rather than one of performance.

grub — full definition

noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
noun Food.
verb To dig in the ground, especially searching for something.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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