koolmees

Dutch
Parus major in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of kool (“carbon, coal”) +‎ mees (“tit”), named after the black marks on its head.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːl.meːs/
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  • Hyphenation: kool‧mees

Noun

koolmees f (plural koolmezen, diminutive koolmeesje n)

  1. great tit, Parus major

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