aataaliannguaq

Greenlandic

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “possibly related to aataaq ("harp seal") with diminutive -nnguaq”)

Pronunciation

(Nuuk) IPA^(key): /aataaliaŋŋuaq/, [aː.təː.lɪ.əŋ.ŋʊ.ʷɑq]

Noun

aataaliannguaq (plural aataaliannguit)

naked sea butterfly (Clione limacina)

References

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