Nijl

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin Nīlus, from Ancient Greek Νεῖλος (Neîlos), of Semitic origin.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /nɛi̯l/
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Hyphenation: Nijl
Rhymes: -ɛi̯l

Proper noun

Nijl m

The river Nile.

Derived terms

- animal species

nijlbaars
nijlgans
nijlkrokodil
nijlpaard

- toponyms

Blauwe Nijl
Witte Nijl

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