Strandlooper

noun

Strand·​loop·​er

ˈstrandˌlüpər

plural -s

1

: one of a late prehistoric coastal race of southern Africa

2

: a coast-dwelling Bushman

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans, from strand shore (from Middle Dutch strant) + looper runner, from Middle Dutch loper, from lopen to run + -er

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