horzel

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔr.zəl/
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Hyphenation: hor‧zel

Noun

horzel f (plural horzels, diminutive horzeltje n)

botfly, insect of the family Oestridae

See also

hoornaar (“hornet”)

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