netvlies

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Etymology[edit]

Compound of net +‎ vlies.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛtvlis/
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  • Hyphenation: net‧vlies

Noun[edit]

netvlies n (plural netvliezen, diminutive netvliesje n)

  1. retina (thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball)
    Synonym: retina
  2. (obsolete) omentum, caul
    Synonyms: darmvlies, net