netwants

Dutch

Etymology

By surface analysis, net (“net, mesh”) +‎ wants (“true bug”). Cognate with German Netzwanze.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛt.ʋɑnts/
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Noun

netwants m (plural netwantsen, diminutive netwantsje n)

  1. lace bug (Tingidae spp.)

Further reading

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