luiaard

Dutch

Etymology

From lui (“lazy”) +‎ -aard.

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: lui‧aard

Noun

luiaard m (plural luiaards, diminutive luiaardje n)

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

Descendants
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: loiri
  • → Aukan: loili

Further reading
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