zwaardvis

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Dutch

A zwaardvis, swordfish

Etymology

From zwaard (sword) +‎ vis (fish).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋaːrtvɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: zwaard‧vis

Noun

zwaardvis m (plural zwaardvissen, diminutive zwaardvisje n)

  1. swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

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