haringkoning

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of haring +‎ koning.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦaː.rɪŋˌkoː.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ha‧ring‧ko‧ning

Noun

haringkoning m (plural haringkoningen)

  1. (folklore) king of herrings (mythological large golden herring)
  2. giant oarfish, king of herrings (Regalecus glesne)
    Synonym: riemvis