zwemvlies

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈzʋɛm.vlis/

noun
Definitions
  • web, membrane of webbed feet in some animals
  • flipper, fin swimming gear

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish zwemmen (swim) + Dutch, Flemish vlies (membrane, fleece).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vlies

Gloss

membrane, fleece

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