kraagtrap

Dutch

Etymology

From kraag (“frill”) +‎ trap (“bustard”). The bird has more prominent frill feathers than other bustards.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkraːx.trɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: kraag‧trap

Noun

kraagtrap f (plural kraagtrappen, diminutive kraagtrapje n)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) Chlamydotis, a genus of bustards.
  2. (particularly) the houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata)
    Synonym: westelijke kraagtrap

Derived terms

  • oostelijke kraagtrap
  • westelijke kraagtrap
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