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Etymology

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Loan translation of German Kerbtier (insect), a loan translation of Latin insectum. Equivalent to kerven (to cut, carve) +‎ dier (animal, creature). First suggested by Joännes Lublink de jonge in 1787.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrf.diːr/
  • Hyphenation: kerf‧dier

Noun

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kerfdier n (plural kerfdieren, diminutive kerfdiertje n)

  1. (dated, chiefly Belgium) insect
    Synonyms: insect, kerf, gekorven dier