worshond

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Afrikaans[edit]

FWOTD – 19 November 2018

Etymology[edit]

Compound of wors (“sausage”) +‎ hond (“dog”). Compare English wiener dog.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɔ(ː)rs.ɦɔnt/

Noun[edit]

worshond (plural worshonde, diminutive worshondjie)

  1. dachshund
    • 2007, Emile Joubert, Kouefront. Kortverhale, page 94:
      Albei worshonde is swart met bruin merke om die ken, pote en boude.
      Both dachshunds are black with brown blots around the chin, legs and buttocks.
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