aardpeer

Dutch

aardpeer

Etymology

Compound of aard + peer. Named after the shape of the tubers, which are more pear-shaped than potatoes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaːrtpeːr/, [ˈaːrtpɪːr]
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  • Hyphenation: aard‧peer

Noun

aardpeer m (plural aardperen, diminutive aardpeertje n)

  1. Jerusalem artichoke (plant and tuber)
    Synonym: aardartisjok
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