netvlies

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of net +‎ vlies.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɛtvlis/

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• Hyphenation: net‧vlies

Noun

netvlies n (plural netvliezen, diminutive netvliesje n)

1. retina (thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball)

   Synonym: retina

2. (obsolete) omentum, caul

   Synonyms: darmvlies, net