standvogel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably borrowed from German Standvogel. Equivalent to stand +‎ vogel. First attested ca. 1830.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɑntˌfoː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: stand‧vo‧gel

Noun[edit]

standvogel m (plural standvogels, diminutive standvogeltje n)

  1. sedentary bird (bird of a non-migratory population)
    Antonym: trekvogel
    Coordinate terms: broedvogel, deeltrekker, doortrekker, dwaalgast, wintergast, zomergast

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