vijgenboom

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vigeboom, from Old Dutch fīgbōm. Equivalent to vijg (fig) +‎ -en- +‎ boom (tree).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛi̯.ɣə(n)ˌboːm/
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  • Hyphenation: vij‧gen‧boom

Noun

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vijgenboom m (plural vijgenbomen, diminutive vijgenboompje n)

  1. fig tree

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: vyeboom
  • Negerhollands: vigie boom