Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vogelaer. Equivalent to vogel +‎ -aar.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvoː.ɣəˌlaːr/
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  • Hyphenation: vo‧ge‧laar

Noun

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vogelaar m (plural vogelaars, diminutive vogelaartje n)

  1. someone who catches birds for a living
    Synonym: vogelvanger
  2. birdwatcher
    Synonyms: vogelkijker, vogelspotter
    Hyponym: twitcher

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