stinkrob

Dutch

Etymology

Probably borrowed from German Stinkrobbe. Equivalent to stinken +‎ rob.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɪŋk.rɔp/
  • Hyphenation: stink‧rob

Noun

stinkrob m (plural stinkrobben)

  1. ringed seal (Pusa hispida) [from late 19th c.]
    Synonyms: kleine zeehond, ringelrob

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