voetangel
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Afrikaans[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Dutch voetangel (“caltrop”), from Middle Dutch voetangel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) + angel (“sting, stinger”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
voetangel (plural voetangels)
- (figurative) trap, pitfall (something dangerous and treacherous)
Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Dutch voetangel, voetanghel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) + angel (“sting, stinger”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
voetangel m (plural voetangels or voetangelen, diminutive voetangeltje n)
- caltrop
- Synonym: kraaienpoot
Descendants[edit]
- Afrikaans: voetangel
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