luipaard

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lupaert, leupart, liepart, from Old Dutch *liupard, from Old French leopard, from Late Latin leopardus, from Ancient Greek λεόπαρδος (leópardos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlœy̯.paːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: lui‧paard

Noun

luipaard m or n (plural luipaarden, diminutive luipaardje n)

  1. leopard, panther (Panthera pardus)
    Synonyms: panter, pardel
  2. (heraldry) leopard

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: luiperd