vinvis

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • vinvisch (obsolete)

Etymology

17th century. Compound of vin (“fin”) +‎ vis (“fish”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪn.vɪs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: vin‧vis

Noun

vinvis m (plural vinvissen, diminutive vinvisje n)

  1. any cetacean of the family Balaenopteridae, rorqual
  2. (particularly) the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
    Synonym: gewone vinvis

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