rovdyr
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Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
From rov + dyr. Compare German Raubtier.
Noun
rovdyr n (definite singular rovdyret, indefinite plural rovdyr, definite plural rovdyra or rovdyrene)
- a predator (animal that preys on others)
Related terms
References
- “rovdyr” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From rov (“prey”) + dyr (“animal”).
Pronunciation
Noun
rovdyr n (definite singular rovdyret, indefinite plural rovdyr, definite plural rovdyra)
Related terms
References
- “rovdyr” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.