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угорь

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Russian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈuɡərʲ]
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Etymology 1

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *ǫgořь.

Noun

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у́горь (úgorʹm anim (genitive угря́, nominative plural угри́, genitive plural угре́й)

  1. eel
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Etymology 2

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It is not known whether the two senses of the word are cognate. Folk etymology suggests that a blackhead, when squeezed out, resembles an eel in its elongated form, hence the origin of the second sense.

Noun

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у́горь (úgorʹm inan (genitive угря́, nominative plural угри́, genitive plural угре́й, relational adjective угрево́й)

  1. blackhead, comedo, acne, pimple
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