waterdier

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch waterdier. Equivalent to water (“water”) +‎ dier (“animal”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌdiːr/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧dier

Noun[edit]

waterdier n (plural waterdieren, diminutive waterdiertje n)

  1. (zoology) An aquatic animal (animal which lives (primarily) in water).

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  • Afrikaans: waterdier
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