leeuwin

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Dutch

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Twee leeuwinnen in Artis.

Etymology

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From Middle Dutch leeuwinne. Equivalent to leeuw +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /leːu̯ˈ(ʋ)ɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: leeu‧win
  • Rhymes: -ɪn

Noun

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leeuwin f (plural leeuwinnen, diminutive leeuwinnetje n, masculine leeuw)

  1. lioness

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: leeuin

Further reading

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