russenpol

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • russchenpol (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of rus (“rush”) +‎ -en- +‎ pol (“turf, sod”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏ.sə(n)ˌpɔl/
  • Hyphenation: rus‧sen‧pol

Noun

russenpol m (plural russenpollen, diminutive russenpolletje n)

  1. turf of rush
    • 2007 May 23, de Stentor, "Jonen vecht tegen de verpaupering".
      Geen grutto, koekoeksbloem of dotterbloem meer te vinden tussen oprukkende russenpollen en elzenbosjes.
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