horzel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch horsel, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hursulǭ. Cognate with French frelon.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔr.zəl/
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  • Hyphenation: hor‧zel

Noun

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horzel f (plural horzels, diminutive horzeltje n)

  1. botfly, insect of the family Oestridae

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: horsel

See also

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