kemphaan

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Dutch

Calidris pugnax (males)

Etymology

Equivalent to kampen +‎ haan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛmp.ɦaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: kemp‧haan

Noun

kemphaan m (plural kemphanen, diminutive kemphaantje n)

  1. ruff, Calidris pugnax syn. Philomachus pugnax
  2. brawler, streetfighter
  3. gamecock

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Sranan Tongo: kepanki

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