hovenier

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From hof (court, yard) +‎ -ier.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: ho‧ve‧nier

Noun

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hovenier m (plural hoveniers, diminutive hoveniertje n)

  1. professional gardener

Usage notes

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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".

Synonyms

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