giervalk

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch giervalke, from older geervalke, ultimately from Old Norse geirfalki. Equivalent to geer +‎ valk. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣiːr.vɑlk/

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• Hyphenation: gier‧valk

Noun

giervalk m (plural giervalken, no diminutive)

1. gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus)

Further reading

• giervalk on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^nl