wespspin

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of wesp (“wasp”) +‎ spin (“spider”), referring to its yellow-striped body.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛs(p).spɪn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: wesp‧spin

Noun

wespspin f (plural wespspinnen)

  1. wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi)
    Synonym: tijgerspin

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