zeilkwal

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zeil (“sail”) +‎ kwal (“jellyfish”); compare the etymology at bezaantje.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛi̯lˌkʋɑl/

Noun

zeilkwal f (plural zeilkwallen, diminutive zeilkwalletje n)

  1. synonym of bezaantje (“by-the-wind sailor; velella”)
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