rakkelhoen

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Dutch

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

Compare German Rackelhuhn, German Rackelhahn.

Pronunciation

[edit]
  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑ.kəlˌɦun/
  • Hyphenation: rak‧kel‧hoen

Noun

[edit]

rakkelhoen n (plural rakkelhoenders)

  1. A naturally occurring cross of a black grouse and a western capercaillie, reported to be exclusively male; Tetrao medius or Lyrurus medius.
    Synonym: rakkelhaan