vleermuis

Dutch

Alternative forms

vledermuis

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vlēdermuus, from vlēder (“wing”) +‎ muus (“mouse”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈvleːrmœy̯s/
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Hyphenation: vleer‧muis

Noun

vleermuis f (plural vleermuizen, diminutive vleermuisje n)

bat, mammal of the order Chiroptera

Descendants

Afrikaans: vlêrmuis
Berbice Creole Dutch: flermisi
Jersey Dutch: vlîremäus
Negerhollands: flåėrmoes
→ Aukan: feemusu

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