vleermuis

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vlēdermuus, from vlēder (“wing”) +‎ muus (“mouse”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvleːrmœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: vleer‧muis

Noun

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vleermuis f (plural vleermuizen, diminutive vleermuisje n)

  1. bat, mammal of the order Chiroptera

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: vlêrmuis
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: flermisi
  • Jersey Dutch: vlîremäus
  • Negerhollands: flåėrmoes
  • → Aukan: feemusu
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