horzel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch horsel, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hursulǭ. Cognate with French frelon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔr.zəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hor‧zel

Noun

horzel f (plural horzels, diminutive horzeltje n)

  1. botfly, insect of the family Oestridae

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: horsel

See also

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