Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
winterslaap. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
winterslaap, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
winterslaap in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
winterslaap you have here. The definition of the word
winterslaap will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
winterslaap, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of winter (“winter”) + slaap (“sleep”), probably a calque of German Winterschlaf. Attested since the second half of the 18th century.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋɪn.tərˌslaːp/
- Hyphenation: win‧ter‧slaap
Noun
winterslaap m (plural winterslapen, diminutive winterslaapje n)
- (biology, chiefly in the singular) hibernation
Derived terms
Descendants