zeevarken

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zee +‎ varken.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzeːˌvɑr.kə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: zee‧var‧ken

Noun

zeevarken n (plural zeevarkens, diminutive zeevarkentje n)

1. (dated, historical) harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)

   Synonym: bruinvis

2. (obsolete, chiefly diminutive) guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

   Synonym: cavia