Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch calfvlêesch. Equivalent to kalf (calf (of cattle)) +‎ -s- +‎ vlees (meat, flesh).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑlfs.fleːs/
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  • Hyphenation: kalfs‧vlees

Noun

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kalfsvlees n (uncountable)

  1. veal

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: kalfsvleis