koereiger

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Dutch

Twee koereigers (Bubulcus ibis) naast een koe.

Etymology

From koe (“cow”) +‎ reiger (“heron”). So named because it is often seen alongside cattle at pasture.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuˌrɛi̯.ɣər/
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  • Hyphenation: koe‧rei‧ger

Noun

koereiger m (plural koereigers, diminutive koereigertje n)

  1. the western cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis

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