siektekiem

Afrikaans

/ˈsik.təˌkim/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncommon) A germ, a pathogen.

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish ziektekiem compound from Afrikaans siekte (sickness, disease) + Afrikaans kiem.

Origin

Afrikaans

kiem

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