parelhoen

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Etymology

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From parel (pearl(y)) +‎ hoen (fowl), so called after its white-dotted plumage.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpaː.rəlˌɦun/
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  • Hyphenation: pa‧rel‧hoen

Noun

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parelhoen n (plural parelhoenders, diminutive parelhoentje n)

  1. a guinea fowl, any fowl of the family Numididae
    Synonym: poelepetaat

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