ikstern

Dutch

Etymology

From stern. The initial ik- is of uncertain origin, but may be onomatopoeic, referring to the bird's call.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪk.stɛrn/

Noun

ikstern m (plural iksterns or iksternen, diminutive iksterntje n)

  1. (obsolete) synonym of visdief (“common tern”)

References

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