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earl

/ɜːl/ /ɝl/

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noun

Graf

(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

Examples :

"The Earl of Sussex donated a large sum of money to the local school. "

Der Graf von Sussex spendete eine große Summe Geld an die örtliche Schule.

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noun

Edelfalter

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.

Examples :

"While hiking in the forest, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out an earl, noting its vibrant wings and how it differed from the other butterflies like counts and viscounts in the Tanaecia genus. "

Während einer Wanderung im Wald wies der Schmetterlingsliebhaber aufgeregt auf einen Edelfalter hin und bemerkte dessen leuchtende Flügel und wie er sich von den anderen Schmetterlingen wie Grafen und Vizegrafen der Gattung Tanaecia unterschied.

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