korhoen

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Dutch[edit]

Lyrurus tetrix (male) in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829
Lyrurus tetrix (female) in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of korren +‎ hoen.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔr.ɦun/
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  • Hyphenation: kor‧hoen

Noun[edit]

korhoen n (plural korhoenders or korhoenderen or korhoenen, diminutive korhoentje n)

  1. The black grouse, blackgame, Lyrurus tetrix syn. Tetrao tetrix
    Synonyms: berkhoen, moerhoen
    Hyponyms: korhaan, korhen

Further reading[edit]

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