kerfdier

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkɛrf.diːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) insect

Etymology

Derived from Latin insectum (cut up, insect, with a divided body) affix from Dutch, Flemish kerven (cut, carve) + 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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