gierzwaluw
Dutch
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Etymology
Compound of gieren (“to make a loud noise”) + zwaluw (“swallow”).
Pronunciation
Noun
gierzwaluw f (plural gierzwaluwen, diminutive gierzwaluwtje n)
Compound of gieren (“to make a loud noise”) + zwaluw (“swallow”).
gierzwaluw f (plural gierzwaluwen, diminutive gierzwaluwtje n)