oaljefant

West Frisian

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφᾱς (eléphās). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

oaljefant c (plural oaljefanten, diminutive oaljefantsje)

  1. elephant

Further reading
  • “oaljefant”, in Wurdboek fan de Fryske taal (in Dutch), 2011
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