kruisbek

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Dutch

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Loxia curvirostra in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

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From kruis (“cross”) +‎ bek (“mouth, beak”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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kruisbek m (plural kruisbekken, diminutive kruisbekje n)

  1. A crossbill: any bird in the genus Loxia
  2. (particularly) The red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra

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