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porro — meaning in English

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English meaning

leek noun A long, mild-flavoured vegetable related to the onion, with white and green layered leaves.
wart noun A small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection.

Senses

porro is used for these senses in English:

leek A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
wart (pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

wart — full definition

noun A small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection.
noun A flaw or unattractive feature in something, often mentioned alongside its virtues.

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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”.

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”.

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