aasvoël

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Afrikaans

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Dutch aasvogel.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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aasvoël (plural aasvoëls, diminutive aasvoëltjie)

  1. bird feeding on carrion, vulture
  2. (figuratively) vulture, a person who profits from the suffering of others

Descendants

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  • English: aasvogel