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lamer

to lick

verb lah-MEHR Rare

Origin: Latin lambere

Usage Note

Lamer is a regular -er verb used for the physical act of licking. It appears in the idiom lamer las heridas ('to lick one's wounds'). It is distinct from chupar (to suck) and probar (to taste).

Examples

"El perro lamió la mano de su dueño."

Natural Translation

The dog licked its owner's hand.

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