duif

See also: Duif

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch duif, from Middle Dutch duve, from Old Dutch dūva, from Proto-Germanic *dūbǭ.

Noun

duif (plural duiwe, diminutive duifie)

  1. pigeon, dove

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch duve, from Old Dutch dūva, from Proto-Germanic *dūbǭ.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dœy̯f/
  • Rhymes: -œy̯f
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Noun

duif f (plural duiven, diminutive duifje n, masculine doffer or duiver)

  1. pigeon, dove
  2. female dove or pigeon

Descendants
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