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Hyperoplus lanceolatus

Etymology

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Compound of zand (sand) +‎ aal (eel).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzɑnt.aːl/
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  • Hyphenation: zand‧aal

Noun

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zandaal m (plural zandalen, diminutive zandaaltje n)

  1. great sand eel (Hyperoplus lanceolatus) (individual or species)
    Synonym: smelt

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