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Elver

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A young eel, especially one migrating upstream from the sea towards freshwater.

Usage: Popular

Example Sentence: The fishermen caught a bucketful of elvers to sell in the market.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A popular local delicacy in coastal regions, often served fried or in soups.

Usage: Local

Example Sentence: I highly recommend trying the elver soup when visiting the coastal towns, it's a regional specialty.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A small, slim, and flexible implement used for dislodging blockages in drains and pipes; a plumber's snake.

Usage: Popular

Example Sentence: The plumber used an elver to unclog the shower drain quickly.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A character type in some role-playing games (RPGs) with snake-like abilities or characteristics.

Usage: Popular

Example Sentence: My elver character in the RPG game has a poison attack and can slither through tight spaces.

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