klapekster

Dutch

Lanius excubitor in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of klap +‎ ekster (“magpie”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why klap

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɑpˌɛk.stər/

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• Hyphenation: klap‧ek‧ster

Noun

klapekster m (plural klapeksters, diminutive klapekstertje n)

1. the great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor

   Synonym: blauwe klauwier

Further reading

• klapekster on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^nl