speurneus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of speuren +‎ neus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspøːr.nøːs/
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  • Hyphenation: speur‧neus

Noun

speurneus m or f (plural speurneuzen, diminutive speurneusje n)

  1. A sleuth, a detective or tracker.
  2. A sensitive nose that one can use for tracking.
  3. (figurative) An extraordinary capability for tracking or investigating.
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