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Etymology [edit]
From Old Dutch fogal, vogal, from Proto-Germanic *fuglaz. Cognate with Low German Vagel, German Vogel, West Frisian fûgel, English fowl, Danish fugl, Swedish fågel.
Pronunciation [edit]
vogel m (plural vogels or vogelen, diminutive vogeltje)
- A bird, feathered animal
- A gaai, a feathered target in archery or shooting
- (figuratively) A dude
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References [edit]
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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