karabijn

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karabijn

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French carabin. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaːraːˈbɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: ka‧ra‧bijn
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

karabijn m or f (plural karabijnen, diminutive karabijntje n)

  1. (weaponry) carbine (short-barrelled rifle)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: karabyn
  • West Frisian: karabyn