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Etymology

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Compound of hoef (hoof) +‎ dier (animal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦuf.diːr/
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  • Hyphenation: hoef‧dier

Noun

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hoefdier n (plural hoefdieren, diminutive hoefdiertje n)

  1. An ungulate, a hooved animal; formerly considered a member of the Ungulata.