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viscounts

/ˈvaɪkaʊnts/

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noun

Vicomte

A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

Examples :

"In the historical drama, the viscounts held positions of influence in the royal court, ranking above the barons but taking orders from the earls. "

Dans le drame historique, les vicomtes occupaient des postes d'influence à la cour royale, se classant au-dessus des barons mais recevant des ordres des comtes.

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noun

Nymphalidés du genre Tanaecia

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

Examples :

"The butterfly enthusiast pointed out the different Tanaecia butterflies, noting, "Those are earls, counts, and look, there are some viscounts flitting among the leaves." "

L'amateur de papillons a désigné les différents papillons Tanaecia, en notant : « Ce sont des comtes, des barons, et regardez, il y a des nymphalidés du genre Tanaecia qui voltigent parmi les feuilles. »

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