This is the 5869th most frequent Dutch word.
pantsir
"Pantsir" is not a Dutch word; it is Russian and refers to "armor" or a military defense system.
Usage here is referring to 'armor' or protective shell, drawing from the Russian word 'pantsir' meaning carapace or shell.
De pantsir van deze dieren dient als bescherming tegen roofdieren.
The armor of these animals serves as protection against predators.
Usage refers specifically to the Pantsir-S1, a well-known air-defense system originating from the Russian Federation.
De Pantsir-S1 is een mobiele luchtafweerraket en kanonsysteem.
The Pantsir-S1 is a mobile air-defense missile and cannon system.
Usage discusses the word itself and its linguistic origin as a term for protective armor or shell.