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mūķene

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Latvian

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Mūķene (1)
Egļu mūķene (2)

Etymology

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From mūks (monk) +‎ -e (fem.).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [mūːcɛnɛ]
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Noun

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mūķene f (5th declension, masculine form: mūks)

  1. nun (female member of a monastic or religious order, usually living in a monastery or nunnery)
    mūķenes apģērbsnun outfit, clothes
    TV šovā pārsteidz īpaši talantīga mūķenein the TV show a very talented nun caused an impression
  2. certain species of moth, especially the nun moth (Lymantria monacha) and the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)
    egļu mūķeneblack-arched or nun moth (Lymantria monacha)
    ozolu mūķenegypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)
    Latvijas mežiem jau vairākkārt masveidīgi uzbrucis ļaunais mūķenes kāpursthe evil nun moth larva (= caterpillar) has attacked the forests of Latvia many times

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