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Etymology

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Shortened from compounds beginning with diepzee-. Equivalent to diep (deep, profound) +‎ zee (sea).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dipˈseː/, /ˈdip.seː/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: diep‧zee

Noun

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diepzee f (plural diepzeeën)

  1. (uncountable) the deep sea, the deep part of all the world's seas and oceans, viewed collectively
  2. (countable, less common) a deep sea, a profound part of an ocean or sea
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