zilvermeeuw

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Dutch[edit]

Larus argentatus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology[edit]

From zilver (“silver”) +‎ meeuw (“seagull”), after its colour.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪl.vərˌmeːu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: zil‧ver‧meeuw

Noun[edit]

zilvermeeuw f (plural zilvermeeuwen, diminutive zilvermeeuwtje n)

  1. European herring gull, Larus argentatus
    Synonym: kaap

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