gifslang

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch gifslang. Equivalent to gif +‎ slang.

Pronunciation

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Noun

gifslang (plural gifslange)

1. venomous snake

Dutch

Alternative forms

• giftslang (dated)

Etymology

From gif (“poison, venom”) +‎ slang (“snake”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɪf.slɑŋ/

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• Hyphenation: gif‧slang

Noun

gifslang f (plural gifslangen, diminutive gifslangetje n)

1. A venomous snake, poisonous serpent

Related terms

• giftand
• slangengif
• boomslang

Descendants

• Afrikaans: gifslang