kroeshaar

Dutch

Etymology

Probably a compound of kroezen +‎ haar, although this compound word has been attested earlier than kroezen.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrus.ɦaːr/
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  • Hyphenation: kroes‧haar

Noun

kroeshaar n (plural kroesharen, diminutive kroeshaartje n)

  1. (uncountable) kinky hair (strongly curled hair)
  2. (countable) a single kinky hair

References

  1. ^ Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press
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