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[edit] Etymology
From Old Dutch fogal, vogal, from Proto-Germanic *fuglaz. Cognate with English: fowl, Swedish: fågel.
[edit] Pronunciation
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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[edit] References
- 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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