blauwe reiger

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Dutch

Ardea cinerea in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Literally, blue heron.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌblɑu̯ə ˈrɛi̯ɣər/
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Noun

blauwe reiger m (plural blauwe reigers, diminutive blauw reigertje n)

  1. the grey heron, the Old World wading bird species Ardea cinerea, of the heron family
    Synonym: grauwe reiger

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