spanspek

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans spanspek, literally “Spanish bacon”.

Noun

spanspek (plural spanspeks)

  1. A cantaloupe.

Afrikaans

Etymology

Ultimately from Spaanse spek (“Spanish bacon”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

spanspek (plural spanspekke, diminutive spanspekkie)

  1. A cantaloupe.

Descendants

  • → English: spanspek
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