giervalk

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch giervalke, from older geervalke, ultimately from Old Norse geirfalki. Equivalent to geer +‎ valk. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣiːr.vɑlk/
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  • Hyphenation: gier‧valk

Noun

giervalk m (plural giervalken)

  1. gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)

Further reading

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