vleermuis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vlēdermuus, from vlēder (“wing”) +‎ muus (“mouse”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvleːrmœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: vleer‧muis

Noun

vleermuis f (plural vleermuizen, diminutive vleermuisje n)

1. bat, mammal of the order Chiroptera

Descendants

• Afrikaans: vlêrmuis
• Berbice Creole Dutch: flermisi
• Jersey Dutch: vlîremäus
• Negerhollands: flåėrmoes