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nonnetje.

smew (Mergellus albellus).

8 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɔ.nə.tjə/
  1. smew (Mergellus albellus).

    neuter
  2. Baltic macoma, Baltic clam, Baltic tellin (Limecola balthica syn. Macoma balthica)

    neuter
Where this word comes from

Literally, “little nun”. * The sense "smew" is derived from the black and white coloring of the male's plumage. * The sense "mollusk" is said to derive from fishermen's slang, alluding to nuns' chastity: reportedly, the clam is difficult to open with the tongue.

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