- spanspek
- \\ˈspänzˌpek, -nˌsp-\ noun
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Etymology: Afrikaans, alteration of spaanspek, from spaans Spanisch (from Dutch spaansch) + spek bacon, pork fat, from Middle Dutch spec — more at speck: a usually somewhat pale-fleshed and moderately sweet muskmelon that is widely cultivated in southern Africa
Useful english dictionary. 2012.