draaihals

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Dutch

Jynx torquilla in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of draaien (to turn) +‎ hals (neck).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: draai‧hals

Noun

draaihals m (plural draaihalzen, diminutive draaihalsje n)

  1. the Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla

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