Dutch

Noun

lepelaar m ‎(plural lepelaars, diminutive lepelaartje n)

1. (zoology) The bird spoonbill
2. By extension, closely related bird species, notably of genus Platalea, and the stork
3. (botany) The herb Capsella bursa-pastoris, shepherd's purse.

Synonyms

• (herb) herderstasje n

Etymology 2

From lepelen 'to use a spon, scoop' (from lepel 'spoon') + -aar 'er'

Alternative forms

• leperaar m (obsolete)

Noun

lepelaar m ‎(plural lepelaars, diminutive lepelaartje n)

1. (literally) A spoon user; one who scoops
2. (figuratively) A lush, who consumes drinks 'by the spoonful'