hoefdier

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of hoef (“hoof”) +‎ dier (“animal”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦuf.diːr/
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  • Hyphenation: hoef‧dier

Noun

hoefdier n (plural hoefdieren, diminutive hoefdiertje n)

  1. An ungulate, a hooved animal; formerly considered a member of the Ungulata.
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