bek

Afrikaans

/bɛk/

noun
Definitions
  • beak
  • mouth of an animal
  • (derogatory) mouth of a human

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish bek (beak, animal's mouth, trap, maw, mouth) inherited from Middle Dutch bec derived from Old French bec.

Origin

Old French

bec

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