kapasie

Dutch

Etymology

From Sranan Tongo kapasi, from Kari'na kapasi.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaːˈpaː.siː/
  • Hyphenation: ka‧pa‧sie

Noun

kapasie m (plural kapasies)

  1. (Suriname, rare) armadillo
    • 1951 May 15, “Flinke buit [Nice catch]”, in De West‎:
      Gisteren keerden de jagers terug. De buit bestond uit drie herten en een kapasie.
      Yesterday the hunters returned. The catch consisted of three deer and an armadillo.
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