stootvogel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of stoten (“to knock”) +‎ vogel (“bird”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstoːtˌfoː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: stoot‧vo‧gel

Noun

stootvogel m (plural stootvogels)

  1. (uncommon) bird of prey, in particular one that incapacitates its prey by knocking it down
    Synonym: roofvogel
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