luiaard

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Dutch

Etymology

From lui (lazy) +‎ -aard.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: lui‧aard

Noun

luiaard m (plural luiaards, diminutive luiaardje n)

  1. a sloth (mammal of the suborder Folivora)
  2. a lazy person

Descendants

  • Berbice Creole Dutch: loiri
  • Aukan: loili

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