giervalk
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˈɣiːr.vɑlk/
noun
Definitions
- gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch giervalke derived from Old Norse geirfalki compound from Dutch, Flemish geer (spear, pointed weapon) + Dutch, Flemish valk (falcon, hawk).
Origin
Dutch (Brabantic)
valk
Gloss
falcon, hawk
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
鷹