kemphaan

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Dutch[edit]

Calidris pugnax (males)

Etymology[edit]

Equivalent to kampen +‎ haan.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛmp.ɦaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: kemp‧haan

Noun[edit]

kemphaan m (plural kemphanen, diminutive kemphaantje n)

  1. The ruff, Calidris pugnax syn. Philomachus pugnax
  2. brawler, streetfighter
  3. gamecock

Synonyms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • → Sranan Tongo: kepanki

Further reading[edit]

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