Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch waterdier. Equivalent to water (water) +‎ dier (animal).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌdiːr/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧dier

Noun edit

waterdier n (plural waterdieren, diminutive waterdiertje n)

  1. (zoology) An aquatic animal (animal which lives (primarily) in water).

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Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: waterdier