heilbot

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heilbot. Equivalent to heil +‎ bot.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛi̯lbɔt/
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  • Hyphenation: heil‧bot

Noun

heilbot m (plural heilbotten, diminutive heilbotje n)

  1. halibut, the largest flatfish species of marine genus Hippoglossus

Descendants
  • → French: elbot (dialectal)
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