kemphaan

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to kampen (“to fight”) +‎ haan (“cock”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛmp.ɦaːn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kemp‧haan

Noun

kemphaan m (plural kemphanen, diminutive kemphaantje n)

  1. ruff (Calidris pugnax syn. Philomachus pugnax)
  2. brawler, streetfighter
  3. gamecock

Synonyms

Descendants

  • → Sranan Tongo: kepanki

Further reading

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