zweefvlieg

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈzʋeː(f).flix/

noun
Definitions
  • hoverfly, fly of the family Syrphidae

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish zweven (glide, float) + Dutch, Flemish vlieg (fly).

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Dutch (Brabantic)

vlieg

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fly

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