leugendetector

Dutch

Etymology

From leugen +‎ detector, probably a calque of English lie detector.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈløː.ɣə(n).deːˌtɛk.tɔr/
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  • Hyphenation: leu‧gen‧de‧tec‧tor

Noun

leugendetector m (plural leugendetectors)

  1. lie detector (contraption supposed to detect whether subjects are lying or not)
    Synonym: polygraaf
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