[go: up one dir, main page]

Dutch

edit
 
Twee lapjeskatten. — Two calico cats.

Etymology

edit

Compound of lapje +‎ -s- +‎ kat.

Pronunciation

edit
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑp.jəsˌkɑt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lap‧jes‧kat

Noun

edit

lapjeskat m (plural lapjeskatten, diminutive lapjeskatje n)

  1. a calico cat; a (usually female) cat with a multi-coloured fur (often white, black and orange-brown) with various blots and spots, giving its fur the appearance of a patchwork
    Synonym: lapjespoes