wijting

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch witinc. Equivalent to wit +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: wij‧ting
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯tɪŋ

Noun

wijting m or f (plural wijtingen, diminutive wijtinkje n)

  1. whiting, merling (Merlangius merlangus)
    Synonyms: bolk, gadde

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