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paapje

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Dutch

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Saxicola rubetra

Etymology

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Diminutive of paap (Roman Catholic, papist); the bird is so named because the male's plumage is said to resemble the vestments of Catholic clergy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpaːp.jə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: paap‧je

Noun

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paapje n (plural paapjes)

  1. diminutive of paap

Noun

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paapje n (plural paapjes)

  1. The whinchat, Saxicola rubetra
  2. (dated) cocoon, in particular of the silkworm
    Synonyms: cocon, pop

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