borstplaat

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Dutch

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een metalen borstplaat
borstplaat met cacao

Etymology

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From borst (breast) +‎ plaat (plate). The candy derives its name from its usage as a medicine against chest ailments in the past.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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borstplaat f (plural borstplaten, diminutive borstplaatje n)

  1. (countable) A breastplate; a piece of armor worn on the breast.
    Synonym: kuras
    Hypernym: harnas
    De pijl werd tegengehouden door zijn stalen borstplaat.His steel breastplate stopped the arrow.
  2. (uncountable) A type of candy made of mostly sugar, water (or milk) and a flavoring agent such as cocoa or vanilla, similar to the Scottish tablet / tablaid.
    Synonym: suikergoed
    Hypernym: snoep
    Mijn opa maakt borstplaat waar je tanden van wegsmelten.My grandpa makes borstplaat that makes your teeth melt.

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