granaatappel
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle Dutch garnate-appel, also in phrases like appelen van gernaten. A partial loan-translation of Old French pume grenate, also found as simply grenate. Equivalent to granaat + appel. See granaat for more.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]granaatappel m (plural granaatappels or granaatappelen, diminutive granaatappeltje n or granaatappelke n)
- the fruit pomegranate
- the plant Punica granatum, which produces it
Synonyms
[edit]- (fruit) granaat (archaic)
- (plant) granaatboom, granaatappelboom
Derived terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- Afrikaans: granaatappel
- → Papiamentu: granatapel