luiaard

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch luyaert. By surface analysis, lui (“lazy”) +‎ -aard. The sense "anteater" is secondary, referring to the perceived laziness of the animal.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: lui‧aard

Noun

luiaard m (plural luiaards, diminutive luiaardje n)

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

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: luiaard
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: loiri
  • → Aukan: loili

Further reading

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