netvlies

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of net +‎ vlies.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛtvlis/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: net‧vlies

Noun

netvlies n (plural netvliezen, diminutive netvliesje n)

  1. retina (thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball)
    Synonym: retina
  2. (obsolete) omentum, caul
    Synonyms: darmvlies, net

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: selaput jala (calque)
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