Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of rijden (to ride) +‎ dier (animal).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯.diːr/
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  • Hyphenation: rij‧dier

Noun edit

rijdier n (plural rijdieren, diminutive rijdiertje n)

  1. A riding-animal or mount, a domesticated animal used to carry a rider on its back, as opposed to pets, draught animals and wild animals