voetangel
Afrikaans
/ˈfutˌaŋəl/
noun
Definitions
- (figurative) trap, pitfall something dangerous and treacherous
Etymology
Inherited from Dutch, Flemish voetangel (caltrop) inherited from Middle Dutch voetangel compound from Afrikaans voet (foot) + Afrikaans angel (stinger, sting).
Origin
Afrikaans
angel
Gloss
stinger, sting
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing