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meles

 

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Noun meles has 1 sense
  1. Meles, genus Meles - in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Melinae
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Mustelidae, family Mustelidae
    --1 has members: Eurasian badger, Meles meles

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Meles

Noun:

1. A genus of mammals in the family Mustelidae, commonly known as badgers.

Example Sentence: The meles is a nocturnal animal that digs burrows for shelter.

Noun:

2. A local term used in various regions to refer to a traditional type of strong alcoholic beverage.

Example Sentence: The locals enjoy a glass of meles made from fermented fruits.

Noun:

3. In Greek mythology, Meles was a river god and the personification of the Meles River in Lydia.

Example Sentence: The ancient Greeks believed that Meles was the son of Oceanus and Tethys.

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