Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch kameeldoorn. Equivalent to kameel (giraffe, camel) +‎ doring (thorn).

Pronunciation

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  • * IPA(key): /kɑˈmɪə̯ɫˌdʊə̯.rəŋ/

Noun

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kameeldoring (plural kameeldorings)

  1. camelthorn

Descendants

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  • English: camelthorn (calque)