koevogel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of koe +‎ vogel, possibly a calque. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuˌvoː.ɣəl/

Noun

koevogel m (plural koevogels, diminutive koevogeltje n)

  1. cowbird (bird of genus Molothrus)

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