verenkleed

Dutch

Alternative forms

veederkleed (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

veer (“feather”) +‎ -en- +‎ kleed (“cover”)

Pronunciation

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Noun

verenkleed n (plural verenkleden, diminutive verenkleedje n)

The plumage which covers a creature with feathers
Een wit vederkleed camoufleert 's winters zoals één in aardtonen 's zomers
A white plumage camouflages in winter like one in earth tones in summer

Synonyms

vederkleed n

Related terms

verenbos m
zomerveren pl
donskleed n
winterkleed n

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