vinvis

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • vinvisch (obsolete)

Etymology

17th century. Compound of vin (“fin”) +‎ vis (“fish”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪn.vɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: vin‧vis

Noun

vinvis m (plural vinvissen, diminutive vinvisje n)

  1. Any cetacean of the family Balaenopteridae, rorqual.
  2. The fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, in particular.
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