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гриф

Translation of гриф

vulture

Meaning of гриф

Russian

Крупная птица-падальщик, питающаяся останками животных.

English

a large bird that feeds mainly on the bodies of dead animals

vulture

Transcription and pronunciation of гриф

Transcription
[ˈɡrʲif]
In Latin letters
grif

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  1. A vulture sat on the cliff.

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    Гриф сидел на утёсе.

  2. A vulture circles over the valley.

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    Гриф кружит над долиной.

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Broader: any animal that eats dead animals.

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What does гриф mean?

a large bird that feeds mainly on the bodies of dead animals

How do you pronounce гриф?

гриф is pronounced [ˈɡrʲif], in Latin letters “grif”.

How is гриф used in a sentence?

A vulture sat on the cliff. Translation: Гриф сидел на утёсе.

Is гриф part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, гриф (vulture) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is гриф part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, гриф (vulture) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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