mierikswortel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From mierik +‎ -s- +‎ wortel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmiːrɪksʋɔrtəl/
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Noun

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mierikswortel m (plural mierikswortels or mierikswortellen, diminutive mieriksworteltje n)

  1. the root of the horseradish, harvested as a pungent condiment and formerly a remedy for scorbut
    Synonym: peperwortel
  2. Synonym of mierik (the horseradish plant, Armoracia rusticana)

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