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leech in Greek

leech in Greek is βδέλλα — leech means a blood-sucking worm that lives in water, sometimes used medicinally.

leech in Greek

βδέλλα
noun
Pronounced: vdella

What does "leech" mean?

  1. noun A blood-sucking worm that lives in water, sometimes used medicinally.
    "A leech attached itself to his leg while wading through the pond."
  2. noun A person who takes advantage of others without giving anything back.
    "He's such a leech, always borrowing money he never repays."
  3. verb To drain something, such as money or resources, without contributing in return.
    "His cousin kept leeching off the family's generosity."
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leech in a sentence

  • A leech attached itself to his leg while wading through the pond.
  • Doctors once used leeches to draw blood from patients.
  • He's such a leech, always borrowing money he never repays.
  • His cousin kept leeching off the family's generosity.

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What is "leech" in Greek?

"leech" in Greek is βδέλλα. leech means: A blood-sucking worm that lives in water, sometimes used medicinally.

How do you pronounce βδέλλα?

"leech" in Greek is βδέλλα, pronounced "vdella".

How do you use "leech" in a sentence?

Example: "A leech attached itself to his leg while wading through the pond." In Greek, "leech" is βδέλλα.

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