Greenlandic

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “possibly related to aataaq ("harp seal") with diminutive -nnguaq”)

Pronunciation

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  • (Nuuk) IPA(key): /aataaliaŋŋuaq/, [aːtəːlɪ.əŋ.ŋʊ.ɑq]

Noun

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aataaliannguaq (plural aataaliannguit)

  1. naked sea butterfly (Clione limacina)

References

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