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Etymology

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Compound of ridder +‎ kapel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪ.dər.kaːˌpɛl/
  • Hyphenation: rid‧der‧ka‧pel

Noun

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ridderkapel f (plural ridderkapellen)

  1. (dated) One of certain butterflies of the family Papilionidae.
    Synonyms: page, ridder
    1. In particular, a swallowtail, Papilio machaon.
      Synonyms: koninginnenpage, ridder, zwaluwstaart
  2. (dated, rare) A knightly chapel.