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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of lepel (“spoon”) + hond (“dog”). First attested in the late 19th century.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈleː.pəlˌɦɔnt/
- Hyphenation: le‧pel‧hond
Noun
lepelhond m (plural lepelhonden)
- bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis)
- Synonym: grootoorvos