slechtvalk

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Dutch[edit]

Falco peregrinus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology[edit]

From slecht (common, mean) +‎ valk (falcon).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɛxt.fɑlk/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: slecht‧valk

Noun[edit]

slechtvalk m (plural slechtvalken, diminutive slechtvalkje n)

  1. peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus

Descendants[edit]

  • West Frisian: sljochtfalk (calque)

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