scholekster

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Dutch

Haematopus ostralegus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of schol +‎ ekster (magpie), named on account of its similar plumage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɔlˌɛk.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: schol‧ek‧ster

Noun

scholekster m (plural scholeksters, diminutive scholekstertje n)

  1. Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus

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