huisdier

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From huis (“house, home”) +‎ dier (“animal”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦœy̯s.diːr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: huis‧dier

Noun

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huisdier n (plural huisdieren, diminutive huisdiertje n)

  1. domestic animal [from 17th c.]
  2. pet [from 18th c.]
    Synonyms: gezelschapsdier, troeteldier

Descendants

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  • → West Frisian: húsdier (calque)
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