zwemvlies

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zwemmen (“to swim”) +‎ vlies (“membrane, fleece”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋɛm.vlis/
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  • Hyphenation: zwem‧vlies

Noun

zwemvlies n (plural zwemvliezen, diminutive zwemvliesje n)

  1. web, membrane of webbed feet in some animals
  2. flipper, fin (swimming gear)
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