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)

1. botfly, insect of the family Oestridae

Descendants

• Afrikaans: horsel

See also

• hoornaar (“hornet”)