Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of bodem +‎ dier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈboː.dəmˌdiːr/
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  • Hyphenation: bo‧dem‧dier

Noun

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bodemdier n (plural bodemdieren, diminutive bodemdiertje n)

  1. bottom-dwelling animal, a benthic animal or animal inhabiting soil