nijlgans

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Dutch

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Etymology

Compound of Nijl (Nile) +‎ gans (goose).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛi̯l.ɣɑns/
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  • Hyphenation: nijl‧gans

Noun

nijlgans f (plural nijlganzen, diminutive nijlgansje n)

  1. Egyptian goose, Alopochen aegyptiaca

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