Dassie

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DAH-see'DAH-see'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Agile

MEANING

A smallAgile mammal

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Dutch word 'dasje', which refers to the hyrax or rock rabbit

CULTURAL NOTES

Dassies are known for their agility and are often found in rocky terrains across Africa.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term 'dassie' has been used in South Africa to describe these animals since the 17th century.

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