zeelt

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch zielt, of unknown origin. Perhaps related to Old Norse síld (“herring”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zeːlt/
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  • Hyphenation: zeelt
  • Rhymes: -eːlt

Noun

zeelt f or m (plural zeelten, diminutive zeeltje n)

  1. tench (Tinca tinca)
    Synonym: louw

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