zwemvlies

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of zwemmen (to swim) +‎ vlies (membrane, fleece).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋɛm.vlis/
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  • Hyphenation: zwem‧vlies

Noun

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zwemvlies n (plural zwemvliezen, diminutive zwemvliesje n)

  1. web, membrane of webbed feet in some animals
  2. flipper, fin (swimming gear)
    Synonym: flipper