Gromper

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Contraction of *Grondbir, from Grond (“ground”) +‎ Bir (“pear”). Compare regional German Grundbirne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡʀompeʀ/, [ˈɡʀompɐ]

Noun

Gromper f (plural Gromperen)

1. potato

   Synonym: Bupp

2. (slang) (ostentatious) wristwatch

Derived terms

• Setzgromper