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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "tjokvol"
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"word": "boordevol"
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"word": "plenplena"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "kjokkfullur"
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"word": "plein à craquer"
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"word": "bourré"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "voller"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "voll bis zum Rand"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "satollo"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "farcito"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "effertus"
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"sense": "containing the maximum amount",
"word": "طولغون"
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