luipaard

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lupaert, leupart, liepart, from Old Dutch *liupard, from Old French leopard, from Late Latin leopardus, from Ancient Greek λεόπαρδος (leópardos).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlœy̯.paːrt/

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• Hyphenation: lui‧paard

Noun

luipaard m or n (plural luipaarden, diminutive luipaardje n)

1. leopard, panther (Panthera pardus)

   Synonyms: panter, pardel

2. (heraldry) leopard

Derived terms

• jachtluipaard
• luipaardhaai
• luipaardman
• luipaardslang
• sneeuwluipaard

Descendants

• Afrikaans: luiperd