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Etymology

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Compound of water +‎ buffel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌbʏ.fəl/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧buf‧fel

Noun

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waterbuffel m (plural waterbuffels, diminutive waterbuffeltje n)

  1. water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
    Synonym: karbouw