aardpek

Dutch

Etymology

From aard +‎ pek.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːrt.pɛk/

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• Hyphenation: aard‧pek

Noun

aardpek n or m (uncountable)

1. mineral pitch, bitumen
   • Genesis 11, 3, NBV:

     De kleiblokken gebruikten ze als stenen, en aardpek als specie.

     They used the clay blocks as stones, and bitumen as mortar.

   Synonyms: bergteer, bitumen