onkruid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch oncruut, from on- (“un-, not”) + cruut (“herb”). Equivalent to modern on- +‎ kruid.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.krœy̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: on‧kruid

Noun

onkruid n (plural onkruiden, diminutive onkruidje n)

  1. (uncountable, countable) weed, unwanted plant

Synonyms
  • (unwanted plant): wied

Descendants
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