klapekster

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of klap +‎ ekster (“magpie”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why klap

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑpˌɛk.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: klap‧ek‧ster

Noun

klapekster m (plural klapeksters, diminutive klapekstertje n)

  1. great grey shrike (Lanius excubitor)
    Synonym: blauwe klauwier

Further reading

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