Associations to the word «Hirudo»

Wiktionary

HIRUDO, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Hirudinidae   — principally one species of leech used for medical purposes.

Dictionary definition

HIRUDO, noun. Type genus of the family Hirudinidae.

Wise words

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