roodborst

Dutch

Etymology

From rood +‎ borst.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈroːt.bɔrst/

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• Hyphenation: rood‧borst

Noun

roodborst m (plural roodborsten, diminutive roodborstje n)

1. (zoology) A vernacular name for an animal species with a charactistic red (spot on) the chest, notably:
   1. (commonly in the diminutive roodborstje) The robin, Erithacus rubecula
   2. (less common, but also usually in the diminutive)

Synonyms

• roodbaardje n
• gekraagde roodstaartje n, roodbaard

Related terms

• roodborst-tapuit m
• roodborst-vliegenvanger m
• roodstaart