muishond

Afrikaans

/ˈmœi̯s.ɦɔnt/

noun
Definitions
  • mongoose, carnivore of the the family Herpestidae.
  • muishond, .
  • , .

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish muishond (weasel, cat) inherited from Middle Dutch muushont (cat, weasel) compound from Afrikaans muis + Afrikaans hond (dog).

Origin

Afrikaans

hond

Gloss

dog

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

犬, 狗

Emoji
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