zeelathyrus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zee (sea) +‎ lathyrus (vetchling), referring to its coastal distribution.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzeːˌlaː.ti.rʏs/
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Noun

zeelathyrus m (plural zeelathyrussen, diminutive zeelathyrusje n)

  1. sea pea, sea vetchling (Lathyrus japonicus)
    Hypernym: lathyrus

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