zandloper

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈzɑntˌloː.pər/

noun
Definitions
  • hourglass, egg timer
  • The beach bird
  • A lark of the genus Eremophila
  • A tiger beetle of the subfamily , in particular one of the genus Cicindela.
  • A protective ship part

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish zand (sand) + Dutch, Flemish loper (walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

loper

Gloss

walker, runner, carpet, messenger, bishop, master key, offshoot

Kanji

使

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