kievit

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Dutch

Vanellus vanellus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch kievit, which is onomatopoeic, imitating the bird's call.

Pronunciation

Noun

kievit m (plural kieviten, diminutive kievitje n)

  1. The northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus
  2. (by extension) A lapwing; any bird of the genus Vanellus

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