riemvis

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Dutch

Regalecus glesne

Etymology

Compound of riem +‎ vis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrim.vɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: riem‧vis

Noun

riemvis m (plural riemvissen)

  1. giant oarfish, king of herrings (Regalecus glesne)
    Synonym: haringkoning

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