krapé

Dutch

Alternative forms

• calapé (obsolete)
• calpé (obsolete)
• kalpee (obsolete)

Etymology

Likely of Amerindian origin, compare Old Tupi karambé. Cognate of Sranan Tongo krape.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkraːˈpeː/

Noun

krapé m or f (plural krapés)

1. (Suriname) green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas

   Synonyms: groene schildpad, groene zeeschildpad, soepschildpad

Derived terms

• krapé-ei