zwemvlies

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

zwemvlies n (plural zwemvliezen, diminutive zwemvliesje n)

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