wespennest

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɛs.pəˌnɛst/

noun
Definitions
  • A wasps' nest.
  • (figurative) A difficult situation, a hornets' nest.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wesp (wasp) + Dutch, Flemish nest (nest).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

nest

Gloss

nest

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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