rekel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Low German rekel. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈreː.kəl/
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Hyphenation: re‧kel
Rhymes: -eːkəl

Noun

rekel m (plural rekels, diminutive rekeltje n)

male of a canine species, notably dog, fox or wolf
insolent person

Synonyms

(male canine) reu
(person) hondsvot, deugniet, rakker, vlegel m

Derived terms

rekelachtig, rekels
rekelvos, vosrekel

References

M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]

Anagrams

kerel

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