vaderdier

Definitions of vaderdier
  1. noun
    male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
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    mannetje, mannetjesdier
    an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
  2. noun
    a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization
    synonyms: P., huisvader, mevrouw, mijnheer, pater, pater familias
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    aanvoerder, baas, concertmeester, hoofdman, koploper, kopman, leider, leidersfiguur, leidsman, leidster, lijstaanvoerder, lijsttrekker, meester, meesteres, voorman, windbreker
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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