giervalk

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch giervalke, from older geervalke, ultimately from Old Norse geirfalki. Equivalent to geer +‎ valk. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣiːr.vɑlk/
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  • Hyphenation: gier‧valk

Noun[edit]

giervalk m (plural giervalken)

  1. gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
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