spanspek

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Afrikaans spanspek, literally “Spanish bacon”.

Noun[edit]

spanspek (plural spanspeks)

  1. A cantaloupe.

Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ultimately from Spaanse spek (“Spanish bacon”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun[edit]

spanspek (plural spanspekke, diminutive spanspekkie)

  1. A cantaloupe.

Descendants[edit]

  • → English: spanspek
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