scholekster

Dutch

Etymology

Germanic: schol (sense and etymology unclear, but eitherway from the notion flat) + ekster 'magpie' (on account of its similar plumage; not closely related)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɔlˌɛk.stər/
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Noun

scholekster m (plural scholeksters, diminutive scholekstertje n)

  1. (zoology) The bird species oystercatcher, Haematopus ostrilegus
  • ijsschol
  • rietschol
  • eksterachtig(e)
  • klapekster
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