heilbot

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heilbot. Equivalent to heil +‎ bot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛi̯lbɔt/

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• Hyphenation: heil‧bot

Noun

heilbot m (plural heilbotten, diminutive heilbotje n)

1. halibut, the largest flatfish species of marine genus Hippoglossus

Descendants

• → French: elbot (dialectal)