Dutch edit

 
Falco peregrinus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology edit

From slecht (common, mean) +‎ valk (falcon).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɛxt.fɑlk/
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  • Hyphenation: slecht‧valk

Noun edit

slechtvalk m (plural slechtvalken, diminutive slechtvalkje n)

  1. peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus

Descendants edit

  • West Frisian: sljochtfalk (calque)

Further reading edit