haringkoning

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of haring +‎ koning.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦaː.rɪŋˌkoː.nɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ha‧ring‧ko‧ning

Noun

haringkoning m (plural haringkoningen)

1. (folklore) king of herrings (mythological large golden herring)
2. giant oarfish, king of herrings, Regalecus glesne

   Synonym: riemvis