lachvalk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lachen +‎ valk, probably a calque. Compare English laughing falcon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑx.fɑlk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lach‧valk

Noun

lachvalk f (plural lachvalken)

  1. laughing falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)

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