hovenier
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From hof (“court, yard”) + -ier.
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ho‧ve‧nier
Noun[edit]
hovenier m (plural hoveniers, diminutive hoveniertje n)
- Professional gardener
Usage notes[edit]
This word is mostly used for a gardener that is contracted. A gardener who is permanently employed by the owner of the garden is more likely to be called a "tuinman".