vetpot

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of vet +‎ pot.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛt.pɔt/
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  • Hyphenation: vet‧pot

Noun

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vetpot m (plural vetpotten, diminutive vetpotje n)

  1. (figurative) A lavish source or repository of riches or food.
  2. A pot containing fat, e.g. for cooking or lubricatting.