sultanshoen
A sultanshoen, Porphyrio porphyrio
Dutch
Etymology
the genetive (using -s) of sultan 'Muslim ruler' (from Arabic; associated with orienatl pomp) + hoen 'fowl' (cognate with hen)
Noun
sultanshoen n (??? please provide the plural!, diminutive sultanshoentje)
Synonyms
- purperhoen n