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rakkelhoen

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compare German Rackelhuhn, German Rackelhahn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑ.kəlˌɦun/
  • Hyphenation: rak‧kel‧hoen

Noun

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rakkelhoen n (plural rakkelhoenders)

  1. a naturally occurring cross of a black grouse and a western capercaillie, reported to be exclusively male; Tetrao medius or Lyrurus medius
    Synonym: rakkelhaan