scholekster

Dutch
Haematopus ostralegus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compund of schol +‎ ekster (“magpie”), named on account of its similar plumage.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɔlˌɛk.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: schol‧ek‧ster

Noun

scholekster m (plural scholeksters, diminutive scholekstertje n)

  1. Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus.

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