rakkelhoen

Dutch

Etymology

Compare German Rackelhuhn, German Rackelhahn.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑ.kəlˌɦun/
• Hyphenation: rak‧kel‧hoen

Noun

rakkelhoen n (plural rakkelhoenders)

1. A naturally occurring cross of a black grouse and a western capercaillie, reported to be exclusively male; Tetrao medius or Lyrurus medius.

   Synonym: rakkelhaan