varkensbeest

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of varken (“pig”) +‎ -s- +‎ beest (“animal, beast”). Cf. English sowbug.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑr.kənsˌbeːst/
• Hyphenation: var‧kens‧beest

Noun

varkensbeest n (plural varkensbeesten, diminutive varkensbeestje n)

1. (Belgium) isopod, woodlouse, pillbug

Synonyms

• kelderzeug
• muurvarken
• pissebed
• steenmot