pimpelmees

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Dutch

Cyanistes caeruleus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Second element from mees (titmouse, chickadee), first element uncertain. Presumably from a word describing the bird's small size (compare pimpeltje (small glass), from pimpelen (drink with small sips)). But, the latter words could have instead come from pimpelmees as they are attested a century later. Also compare southern Dutch pepel (butterfly) and Flemish pimpaljoentje (ladybug). Or, possibly imitative. Or, less likely, from blauw (blue), referring to its crown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪmpəlˌmeːs/
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  • Hyphenation: pim‧pel‧mees

Noun

pimpelmees f (plural pimpelmezen, diminutive pimpelmeesje n)

  1. blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus

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