dwergvalk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dwerg (“dwarf”) +‎ valk (“falcon”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʋɛrx.fɑlk/
• Hyphenation: dwerg‧valk

Noun

dwergvalk m or f (plural dwergvalken, diminutive dwergvalkje n)

1. Any falcon of the genera Microhierax and Polihierax; falconet or pygmy falcon.