achterpoot

Dutch

Alternative forms

• agterpoot (obsolete)

Etymology

17th century or earlier. Compound of achter +‎ poot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tər.poːt/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧poot

Noun

achterpoot m (plural achterpoten, diminutive achterpootje n)

1. hind leg (of an animal or of furniture)

Coordinate terms

• voorpoot