lepelhond

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lepel (“spoon”) +‎ hond (“dog”). First attested in the late 19th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleː.pəlˌɦɔnt/

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• Hyphenation: le‧pel‧hond

Noun

lepelhond m (plural lepelhonden)

1. bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis)

   Synonym: grootoorvos