kikvors

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch kikvors (“frog”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkək.fɔrs/

Noun

kikvors (plural kikvorse)

1. (dated, formal) A frog.

   Synonym: padda

Usage notes

• Although padda can denote both frogs and toads, whether kikvors can be used for toads is unclear.

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Dutch

Alternative forms

• kikvorsch (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of kikken +‎ vors.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪkfɔrs/

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• Hyphenation: kik‧vors

Noun

kikvors m (plural kikvorsen, diminutive kikvorsje n)

1. (formal) A frog.

Synonyms

• kikker m
• puit m
• vors m

Derived terms

• boomkikvors
• kikvorsman

Descendants

• Afrikaans: kikvors