krapé

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • calapé (obsolete)
  • calpé (obsolete)
  • kalpee (obsolete)

Etymology

Likely of Amerindian origin, compare Old Tupi karambé. Cognate of Sranan Tongo krape.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkraːˈpeː/

Noun

krapé m or f (plural krapés)

  1. (Suriname) synonym of soepschildpad (“green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)”)

Derived terms

  • krapé-ei
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