Wirbeltier

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Wirbel (vertebra) +‎ Tier (animal), partial calque of Latin vertebratum.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪʁbl̩ˌtiːɐ̯/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Wir‧bel‧tier

Noun[edit]

Wirbeltier n (strong, genitive Wirbeltieres or Wirbeltiers, plural Wirbeltiere)

  1. (biology) vertebrate
    Synonym: (scientific) Vertebrat

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