mug

Afrikaans

/mœχ/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly diminutive) mosquito insect, elongated fly

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish mug (mosquito, midge, gnat) inherited from Middle Dutch mugge.

Origin

Middle Dutch

mugge

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