koraaldier

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of koraal +‎ dier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /koːˈraːlˌdiːr/
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  • Hyphenation: ko‧raal‧dier

Noun

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koraaldier n (plural koraaldieren, diminutive koraaldiertje n)

  1. (chiefly plural) a coral, micro-organism of the class Anthozoa

Usage notes

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  • The most common form is the regular plural koraaldieren, followed by the diminutive plural koraaldiertjes. The diminutive singular is the least used form.