galjoen

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English[edit]

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Noun[edit]

galjoen

  1. Dichistius capensis, a marine fish found only along the coast of South Africa.
    Synonyms: black bream, blackfish

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Spanish galeón or Middle French galion.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɣɑlˈjun/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: gal‧joen
  • Rhymes: -un
  • Homophone: Galjoen

Noun[edit]

galjoen n (plural galjoenen, diminutive galjoentje n)

  1. A galleon (sailing ship).

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: galjoen