vogelspin

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vogel (“bird”) +‎ spin (“spider”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈvoːɣəlˌspɪn/
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Hyphenation: vo‧gel‧spin

Noun

vogelspin m (plural vogelspinnen, diminutive vogelspinnetje n)

(zoology) true tarantula, spider of the family Theraphosidae
(informal) any large, hairy spider resembling a tarantula

Related terms

vogelbes
trekvogel m
weidevogel m
spinachtig (adjective)
huisspin
kruisspin
spinaap m

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