DASSIE


Meaning of DASSIE in English

[ 'dasi ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) S. African

1》 a rock hyrax.

2》 a silvery fish with dark fins and a black spot on the tail. [ Diplodus sargus .]

Origin

C18: from Afrik., from S. Afr. Du. dasje , dimin. of Du. das 'badger'.

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