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Etymology

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From Dutch ondier, from Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier.

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Noun

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ondier (plural ondiere, diminutive ondiertjie)

  1. A vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster.
    Synonyms: gedrog, monster
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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier. Compare German Untier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.diːr/
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  • Hyphenation: on‧dier

Noun

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ondier n (plural ondieren, diminutive ondiertje n)

  1. a vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster
    Synonyms: gedrocht, monster, wangedrocht
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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: ondier