achterpoot

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • agterpoot (obsolete)

Etymology

17th century or earlier. Compound of achter +‎ poot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tər.poːt/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧poot

Noun

achterpoot m (plural achterpoten, diminutive achterpootje n)

  1. hind leg (of an animal or of furniture)

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