voetangel

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch voetangel (“caltrop”), from Middle Dutch voetangel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) +‎ angel (“sting, stinger”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfutˌaŋəl/

Noun

voetangel (plural voetangels)

  1. (figuratively) trap, pitfall (something dangerous and treacherous)

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch voetangel, voetanghel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) +‎ angel (“sting, stinger”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvutˌɑ.ŋəl/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: voet‧an‧gel

Noun

voetangel m (plural voetangels or voetangelen, diminutive voetangeltje n)

  1. caltrop
    Synonym: kraaienpoot

Descendants
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