zaadbank

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zaad +‎ bank.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzaːt.bɑŋk/
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  • Hyphenation: zaad‧bank

Noun

zaadbank f (plural zaadbanken, diminutive zaadbankje n)

  1. A sperm bank. [from 1960s]
    Synonym: spermabank
  2. A bank on the seabed with a high concentration of mussel larvae. [from 19th c.]
    Synonym: mosselzaadbank
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