alvlees

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Etymology[edit]

17th century. From al (“all, everything”) +‎ vlees (“flesh”), calque of Ancient Greek πάγκρεας (pánkreas).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑl.vleːs/
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  • Hyphenation: al‧vlees

Noun[edit]

alvlees n (plural alvlezen)

  1. (obsolete) pancreas
    Synonym: alvleesklier

Derived terms[edit]

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