dierlijk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdiːr.lək/

adj
Definitions
  • (literally) animal, relating to fauna
  • made of animal(s) (parts), such as furs and edible species
  • (pejorative) beastly, subhuman, inhumane, etc.
  • (figuratively) instinctive, primitive

Etymology

Suffix from Dutch, Flemish dier (animal, dear, precious, beast, creature).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

dier

Gloss

animal, dear, precious, beast, creature

Concept
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Animals

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