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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch voetangel (“caltrop”), from Middle Dutch voetangel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) + angel (“sting, stinger”).
Pronunciation
Noun
voetangel (plural voetangels)
- (figurative) trap, pitfall (something dangerous and treacherous)
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch voetangel, voetanghel. Equivalent to voet (“foot”) + angel (“sting, stinger”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvutˌɑ.ŋəl/
- Hyphenation: voet‧an‧gel
Noun
voetangel m (plural voetangels or voetangelen, diminutive voetangeltje n)
- caltrop
- Synonym: kraaienpoot
Descendants